Add 98/15 and 42/50
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 42/50
98/15 + 42/50 is 553/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
98/15 = 98 × 10/15 × 10 = 980/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
980/150 + 126/150 = 980 + 126/150 = 1106/150 - 1106/150 simplified gives 553/75
- So, 98/15 + 42/50 = 553/75
In mixed form: 728/75
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