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Add 9/98 and 15/9

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

9/98 + 15/9 is 517/294.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/882 + 1470/882 = 81 + 1470/882 = 1551/882
  5. 1551/882 simplified gives 517/294
  6. So, 9/98 + 15/9 = 517/294
    In mixed form: 1223/294

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