Add 15/3 and 28/98
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 28/98
153 + 2898 is 377.
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,
2898 = 28 × 398 × 3 = 84294 - Add the two like fractions:
1470294 + 84294 = 1470 + 84294 = 1554294 - 1554/294 simplified gives 377
- So, 15/3 + 28/98 = 37/7
In mixed form: 527
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