Add 9/15 and 3/98
9/15 + 3/98 is 309/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
9/15 = 9 × 98/15 × 98 = 882/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1470 + 45/1470 = 882 + 45/1470 = 927/1470 - 927/1470 simplified gives 309/490
- So, 9/15 + 3/98 = 309/490
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