Add 15/4 and 7/98, Solve 3 3/4 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 7/98

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 7/98

15/4 + 7/98 is 107/28.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196
Add the two like fractions:
735/196 + 14/196 = 735 + 14/196 = 749/196
749/196 simplified gives 107/28
So, 15/4 + 7/98 = 107/28
In mixed form: 323/28

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