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Add 36/98 and 15/3

1st number: 36/98, 2nd number: 5 0/3

36/98 + 15/3 is 263/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    15/3 = 15 × 98/3 × 98 = 1470/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/294 + 1470/294 = 108 + 1470/294 = 1578/294
  5. 1578/294 simplified gives 263/49
  6. So, 36/98 + 15/3 = 263/49
    In mixed form: 518/49

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