Add 98/5 and 15/9
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 1 6/9
98/5 + 15/9 is 319/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45 - Add the two like fractions:
882/45 + 75/45 = 882 + 75/45 = 957/45 - 957/45 simplified gives 319/15
- So, 98/5 + 15/9 = 319/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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