Add 15/98 and 50/8
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 6 2/8
15/98 + 50/8 is 1255/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
50/8 = 50 × 49/8 × 49 = 2450/392 - Add the two like fractions:
60/392 + 2450/392 = 60 + 2450/392 = 2510/392 - 2510/392 simplified gives 1255/196
- So, 15/98 + 50/8 = 1255/196
In mixed form: 679/196
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