What is 88/15 + 2/3?
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This is how we add
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Step 1Now we need to make our denominators match. Since 3 is evenly divided by 15, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 2 by 5, and get 10, then we multiply 3 by 5 and get 15. So now our fractions look like this:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 88 + 10 = 98 Now we have an answer.
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Step 3Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction? To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 13... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 17... No good. 17 is larger than 15. So we're done reducing. There you have it! Here's the final answer to 88/15 + 2/3
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