Add 98/75 and 3/5
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 3/5
98/75 + 3/5 is 143/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
98/75 = 98 × 1/75 × 1 = 98/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
3/5 = 3 × 15/5 × 15 = 45/75 - Add the two like fractions:
98/75 + 45/75 = 98 + 45/75 = 143/75 - So, 98/75 + 3/5 = 143/75
In mixed form: 168/75
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