Add 98/2 and 2/75
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 2/75
98/2 + 2/75 is 3677/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
98/2 = 98 × 75/2 × 75 = 7350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
7350/150 + 4/150 = 7350 + 4/150 = 7354/150 - 7354/150 simplified gives 3677/75
- So, 98/2 + 2/75 = 3677/75
In mixed form: 492/75
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