Add 98/15 and 7/12
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 7/12
98/15 + 7/12 is 427/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
392/60 + 35/60 = 392 + 35/60 = 427/60 - So, 98/15 + 7/12 = 427/60
In mixed form: 77/60
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