Add 27/3 and 15/98, Solve 9 0/3 + 15/98 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 15/98

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/98

27/3 + 15/98 is 897/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
27/3 = 27 × 98/3 × 98 = 2646/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
Add the two like fractions:
2646/294 + 45/294 = 2646 + 45/294 = 2691/294
2691/294 simplified gives 897/98
So, 27/3 + 15/98 = 897/98
In mixed form: 915/98

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