Add 98/28 and 15/18
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 15/18
98/28 + 15/18 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
882/252 + 210/252 = 882 + 210/252 = 1092/252 - 1092/252 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 98/28 + 15/18 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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