Add 4/98 and 45/3, Solve 4/98 + 15 0/3 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 45/3

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 15 0/3

4/98 + 45/3 is 737/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
45/3 = 45 × 98/3 × 98 = 4410/294
Add the two like fractions:
12/294 + 4410/294 = 12 + 4410/294 = 4422/294
4422/294 simplified gives 737/49
So, 4/98 + 45/3 = 737/49
In mixed form: 152/49

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