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Add 98/15 and 9/54

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/54

98/15 + 9/54 is 67/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    98/15 = 98 × 18/15 × 18 = 1764/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/270 + 45/270 = 1764 + 45/270 = 1809/270
  5. 1809/270 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 98/15 + 9/54 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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