Add 98/15 and 9/72
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/72
98/15 + 9/72 is 799/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
98/15 = 98 × 24/15 × 24 = 2352/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/360 + 45/360 = 2352 + 45/360 = 2397/360 - 2397/360 simplified gives 799/120
- So, 98/15 + 9/72 = 799/120
In mixed form: 679/120
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