Add 98/15 and 3/18
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/18
98/15 + 3/18 is 67/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
98/15 = 98 × 6/15 × 6 = 588/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
588/90 + 15/90 = 588 + 15/90 = 603/90 - 603/90 simplified gives 67/10
- So, 98/15 + 3/18 = 67/10
In mixed form: 67/10
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