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Add 15/9 and 18/98

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 18/98

15/9 + 18/98 is 272/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/882 + 162/882 = 1470 + 162/882 = 1632/882
  5. 1632/882 simplified gives 272/147
  6. So, 15/9 + 18/98 = 272/147
    In mixed form: 1125/147

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