Add 98/6 and 15/18
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 15/18
98/6 + 15/18 is 103/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
98/6 = 98 × 3/6 × 3 = 294/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
294/18 + 15/18 = 294 + 15/18 = 309/18 - 309/18 simplified gives 103/6
- So, 98/6 + 15/18 = 103/6
In mixed form: 171/6
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