Add 98/10 and 2/75
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 2/75
98/10 + 2/75 is 737/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
98/10 = 98 × 15/10 × 15 = 1470/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/150 + 4/150 = 1470 + 4/150 = 1474/150 - 1474/150 simplified gives 737/75
- So, 98/10 + 2/75 = 737/75
In mixed form: 962/75
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