Add 98/3 and 50/45
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 5/45
98/3 + 50/45 is 304/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
98/3 = 98 × 15/3 × 15 = 1470/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/45 + 50/45 = 1470 + 50/45 = 1520/45 - 1520/45 simplified gives 304/9
- So, 98/3 + 50/45 = 304/9
In mixed form: 337/9
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