Add 98/15 and 9/75
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/75
98/15 + 9/75 is 499/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
98/15 = 98 × 5/15 × 5 = 490/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
9/75 = 9 × 1/75 × 1 = 9/75 - Add the two like fractions:
490/75 + 9/75 = 490 + 9/75 = 499/75 - So, 98/15 + 9/75 = 499/75
In mixed form: 649/75
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