Add 15/6 and 75/98, Solve 2 3/6 + 75/98 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 75/98

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 75/98

15/6 + 75/98 is 160/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294
Add the two like fractions:
735/294 + 225/294 = 735 + 225/294 = 960/294
960/294 simplified gives 160/49
So, 15/6 + 75/98 = 160/49
In mixed form: 313/49

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