Add 50/98 and 10/15
50/98 + 10/15 is 173/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1470 + 980/1470 = 750 + 980/1470 = 1730/1470 - 1730/1470 simplified gives 173/147
- So, 50/98 + 10/15 = 173/147
In mixed form: 126/147
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