Add 15/2 and 9/98
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/98
152 + 998 is 37249.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
152 = 15 × 492 × 49 = 73598 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
998 = 9 × 198 × 1 = 998 - Add the two like fractions:
73598 + 998 = 735 + 998 = 74498 - 744/98 simplified gives 37249
- So, 15/2 + 9/98 = 372/49
In mixed form: 72949
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