Add 15/98 and 9/3
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 3 0/3
15/98 + 9/3 is 309/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
9/3 = 9 × 98/3 × 98 = 882/294 - Add the two like fractions:
45/294 + 882/294 = 45 + 882/294 = 927/294 - 927/294 simplified gives 309/98
- So, 15/98 + 9/3 = 309/98
In mixed form: 315/98
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