Add 98/64 and 9/15
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 9/15
98/64 + 9/15 is 341/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
9/15 = 9 × 64/15 × 64 = 576/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/960 + 576/960 = 1470 + 576/960 = 2046/960 - 2046/960 simplified gives 341/160
- So, 98/64 + 9/15 = 341/160
In mixed form: 221/160
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