Add 9/15 and 42/98
9/15 + 42/98 is 36/35.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1470 + 630/1470 = 882 + 630/1470 = 1512/1470 - 1512/1470 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 9/15 + 42/98 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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