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Add 8/98 and 15/9

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 6/9

8/98 + 15/9 is 257/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/882 + 1470/882 = 72 + 1470/882 = 1542/882
  5. 1542/882 simplified gives 257/147
  6. So, 8/98 + 15/9 = 257/147
    In mixed form: 1110/147

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