Add 45/6 and 15/98, Solve 7 3/6 + 15/98 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 15/98

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 15/98

45/6 + 15/98 is 375/49.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
Add the two like fractions:
2205/294 + 45/294 = 2205 + 45/294 = 2250/294
2250/294 simplified gives 375/49
So, 45/6 + 15/98 = 375/49
In mixed form: 732/49

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