Add 50/15 and 5/98
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/98
50/15 + 5/98 is 995/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
50/15 = 50 × 98/15 × 98 = 4900/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/1470 + 75/1470 = 4900 + 75/1470 = 4975/1470 - 4975/1470 simplified gives 995/294
- So, 50/15 + 5/98 = 995/294
In mixed form: 3113/294
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