Add 14/28 and 50/98
14/28 + 50/98 is 99/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
14/28 = 14 × 7/28 × 7 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Add the two like fractions:
98/196 + 100/196 = 98 + 100/196 = 198/196 - 198/196 simplified gives 99/98
- So, 14/28 + 50/98 = 99/98
In mixed form: 11/98
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