Add 15/9 and 90/98
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 90/98
15/9 + 90/98 is 380/147.
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,
90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/882 + 810/882 = 1470 + 810/882 = 2280/882 - 2280/882 simplified gives 380/147
- So, 15/9 + 90/98 = 380/147
In mixed form: 286/147
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