Add 98/15 and 75/40
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 1 35/40
98/15 + 75/40 is 1009/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
784/120 + 225/120 = 784 + 225/120 = 1009/120 - So, 98/15 + 75/40 = 1009/120
In mixed form: 849/120
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