Add 98/15 and 21/36
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 21/36
98/15 + 21/36 is 427/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
98/15 = 98 × 12/15 × 12 = 1176/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/180 + 105/180 = 1176 + 105/180 = 1281/180 - 1281/180 simplified gives 427/60
- So, 98/15 + 21/36 = 427/60
In mixed form: 77/60
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