Add 98/50 and 16/30
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 16/30
98/50 + 16/30 is 187/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
294/150 + 80/150 = 294 + 80/150 = 374/150 - 374/150 simplified gives 187/75
- So, 98/50 + 16/30 = 187/75
In mixed form: 237/75
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