Add 36/98 and 15/6, Solve 36/98 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 36/98 and 15/6

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

36/98 + 15/6 is 281/98.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
Add the two like fractions:
108/294 + 735/294 = 108 + 735/294 = 843/294
843/294 simplified gives 281/98
So, 36/98 + 15/6 = 281/98
In mixed form: 285/98

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