Add 98/75 and 21/50
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 21/50
98/75 + 21/50 is 259/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Add the two like fractions:
196/150 + 63/150 = 196 + 63/150 = 259/150 - So, 98/75 + 21/50 = 259/150
In mixed form: 1109/150
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