Add 15/9 and 3/98
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 3/98
15/9 + 3/98 is 499/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/882 + 27/882 = 1470 + 27/882 = 1497/882 - 1497/882 simplified gives 499/294
- So, 15/9 + 3/98 = 499/294
In mixed form: 1205/294
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