Add 5/3 and 5/98
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 5/98
5/3 + 5/98 is 505/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Add the two like fractions:
490/294 + 15/294 = 490 + 15/294 = 505/294 - So, 5/3 + 5/98 = 505/294
In mixed form: 1211/294
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