Add 98/15 and 27/45
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 27/45
98/15 + 27/45 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
98/15 = 98 × 3/15 × 3 = 294/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
294/45 + 27/45 = 294 + 27/45 = 321/45 - 321/45 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 98/15 + 27/45 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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