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Add 50/15 and 3/98

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 3/98

50/15 + 3/98 is 989/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    50/15 = 50 × 98/15 × 98 = 4900/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4900/1470 + 45/1470 = 4900 + 45/1470 = 4945/1470
  5. 4945/1470 simplified gives 989/294
  6. So, 50/15 + 3/98 = 989/294
    In mixed form: 3107/294

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