Add 3/98 and 15/4
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 3 3/4
3/98 + 15/4 is 741/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196 - Add the two like fractions:
6/196 + 735/196 = 6 + 735/196 = 741/196 - So, 3/98 + 15/4 = 741/196
In mixed form: 3153/196
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