Add 6/98 and 75/15
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 5 0/15
6/98 + 75/15 is 248/49.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
75/15 = 75 × 98/15 × 98 = 7350/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1470 + 7350/1470 = 90 + 7350/1470 = 7440/1470 - 7440/1470 simplified gives 248/49
- So, 6/98 + 75/15 = 248/49
In mixed form: 53/49
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