Add 15/3 and 2/98
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2/98
153 + 298 is 24649.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
153 = 15 × 983 × 98 = 1470294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
298 = 2 × 398 × 3 = 6294 - Add the two like fractions:
1470294 + 6294 = 1470 + 6294 = 1476294 - 1476/294 simplified gives 24649
- So, 15/3 + 2/98 = 246/49
In mixed form: 5149
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