Add 98/15 and 7/27
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 7/27
98/15 + 7/27 is 917/135.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
882/135 + 35/135 = 882 + 35/135 = 917/135 - So, 98/15 + 7/27 = 917/135
In mixed form: 6107/135
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