Add 98/15 and 9/27
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/27
98/15 + 9/27 is 103/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
98/15 = 98 × 9/15 × 9 = 882/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
882/135 + 45/135 = 882 + 45/135 = 927/135 - 927/135 simplified gives 103/15
- So, 98/15 + 9/27 = 103/15
In mixed form: 613/15
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