Add 98/15 and 3/12
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/12
98/15 + 3/12 is 407/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
98/15 = 98 × 4/15 × 4 = 392/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
392/60 + 15/60 = 392 + 15/60 = 407/60 - So, 98/15 + 3/12 = 407/60
In mixed form: 647/60
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