Add 98/15 and 63/20
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3 3/20
98/15 + 63/20 is 581/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
98/15 = 98 × 4/15 × 4 = 392/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Add the two like fractions:
392/60 + 189/60 = 392 + 189/60 = 581/60 - So, 98/15 + 63/20 = 581/60
In mixed form: 941/60
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