Add 98/15 and 45/72
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 45/72
98/15 + 45/72 is 859/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
98/15 = 98 × 24/15 × 24 = 2352/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/360 + 225/360 = 2352 + 225/360 = 2577/360 - 2577/360 simplified gives 859/120
- So, 98/15 + 45/72 = 859/120
In mixed form: 719/120
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