Add 98/15 and 42/27
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
98/15 + 42/27 is 364/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
98/15 = 98 × 9/15 × 9 = 882/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
882/135 + 210/135 = 882 + 210/135 = 1092/135 - 1092/135 simplified gives 364/45
- So, 98/15 + 42/27 = 364/45
In mixed form: 84/45
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