Add 14/48 and 98/50, Solve 14/48 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 14/48 and 98/50

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

14/48 + 98/50 is 1351/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
98/50 = 98 × 24/50 × 24 = 2352/1200
Add the two like fractions:
350/1200 + 2352/1200 = 350 + 2352/1200 = 2702/1200
2702/1200 simplified gives 1351/600
So, 14/48 + 98/50 = 1351/600
In mixed form: 2151/600

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