Add 98/75 and 8/10
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 8/10
98/75 + 8/10 is 158/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
196/150 + 120/150 = 196 + 120/150 = 316/150 - 316/150 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 98/75 + 8/10 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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