Add 98/3 and 5/50
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 5/50
98/3 + 5/50 is 983/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
98/3 = 98 × 50/3 × 50 = 4900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/150 + 15/150 = 4900 + 15/150 = 4915/150 - 4915/150 simplified gives 983/30
- So, 98/3 + 5/50 = 983/30
In mixed form: 3223/30
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