Add 15/4 and 2/98
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2/98
15/4 + 2/98 is 739/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196 - Add the two like fractions:
735/196 + 4/196 = 735 + 4/196 = 739/196 - So, 15/4 + 2/98 = 739/196
In mixed form: 3151/196
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