Add 98/75 and 35/6
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 5 5/6
98/75 + 35/6 is 357/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Add the two like fractions:
196/150 + 875/150 = 196 + 875/150 = 1071/150 - 1071/150 simplified gives 357/50
- So, 98/75 + 35/6 = 357/50
In mixed form: 77/50
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