Add 98/15 and 8/45
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 8/45
98/15 + 8/45 is 302/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
98/15 = 98 × 3/15 × 3 = 294/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Add the two like fractions:
294/45 + 8/45 = 294 + 8/45 = 302/45 - So, 98/15 + 8/45 = 302/45
In mixed form: 632/45
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