Add 98/9 and 5/15
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 5/15
98/9 + 5/15 is 101/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
490/45 + 15/45 = 490 + 15/45 = 505/45 - 505/45 simplified gives 101/9
- So, 98/9 + 5/15 = 101/9
In mixed form: 112/9
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