Add 98/15 and 3/36
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/36
98/15 + 3/36 is 397/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/180 + 15/180 = 1176 + 15/180 = 1191/180 - 1191/180 simplified gives 397/60
- So, 98/15 + 3/36 = 397/60
In mixed form: 637/60
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