Add 98/6 and 10/50
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 10/50
98/6 + 10/50 is 248/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/150 + 30/150 = 2450 + 30/150 = 2480/150 - 2480/150 simplified gives 248/15
- So, 98/6 + 10/50 = 248/15
In mixed form: 168/15
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