Add 15/98 and 24/9
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 2 6/9
15/98 + 24/9 is 829/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
24/9 = 24 × 98/9 × 98 = 2352/882 - Add the two like fractions:
135/882 + 2352/882 = 135 + 2352/882 = 2487/882 - 2487/882 simplified gives 829/294
- So, 15/98 + 24/9 = 829/294
In mixed form: 2241/294
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