Add 9/98 and 15/6, Solve 9/98 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 15/6

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

9/98 + 15/6 is 127/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
Add the two like fractions:
27/294 + 735/294 = 27 + 735/294 = 762/294
762/294 simplified gives 127/49
So, 9/98 + 15/6 = 127/49
In mixed form: 229/49

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