Add 98/15 and 9/16
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/16
98/15 + 9/16 is 1703/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
98/15 = 98 × 16/15 × 16 = 1568/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/240 + 135/240 = 1568 + 135/240 = 1703/240 - So, 98/15 + 9/16 = 1703/240
In mixed form: 723/240
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