Add 98/15 and 28/63
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 28/63
98/15 + 28/63 is 314/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
98/15 = 98 × 21/15 × 21 = 2058/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/315 + 140/315 = 2058 + 140/315 = 2198/315 - 2198/315 simplified gives 314/45
- So, 98/15 + 28/63 = 314/45
In mixed form: 644/45
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