Add 98/15 and 9/81
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/81
98/15 + 9/81 is 299/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
98/15 = 98 × 27/15 × 27 = 2646/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
9/81 = 9 × 5/81 × 5 = 45/405 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/405 + 45/405 = 2646 + 45/405 = 2691/405 - 2691/405 simplified gives 299/45
- So, 98/15 + 9/81 = 299/45
In mixed form: 629/45
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