Add 98/15 and 70/90
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 70/90
98/15 + 70/90 is 329/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
98/15 = 98 × 6/15 × 6 = 588/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
588/90 + 70/90 = 588 + 70/90 = 658/90 - 658/90 simplified gives 329/45
- So, 98/15 + 70/90 = 329/45
In mixed form: 714/45
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