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Add 2/75 and 98/49

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 0/49

2/75 + 98/49 is 152/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    2/75 = 2 × 49/75 × 49 = 98/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    98/49 = 98 × 75/49 × 75 = 7350/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/3675 + 7350/3675 = 98 + 7350/3675 = 7448/3675
  5. 7448/3675 simplified gives 152/75
  6. So, 2/75 + 98/49 = 152/75
    In mixed form: 22/75

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