Add 98/15 and 72/90
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 72/90
98/15 + 72/90 is 22/3.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
588/90 + 72/90 = 588 + 72/90 = 660/90 - 660/90 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 98/15 + 72/90 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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