Add 98/15 and 6/40
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 6/40
98/15 + 6/40 is 401/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
784/120 + 18/120 = 784 + 18/120 = 802/120 - 802/120 simplified gives 401/60
- So, 98/15 + 6/40 = 401/60
In mixed form: 641/60
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