Add 98/15 and 72/27
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 2 18/27
98/15 + 72/27 is 46/5.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 5/27 × 5 = 360/135 - Add the two like fractions:
882/135 + 360/135 = 882 + 360/135 = 1242/135 - 1242/135 simplified gives 46/5
- So, 98/15 + 72/27 = 46/5
In mixed form: 91/5
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