Add 28/36 and 50/98
28/36 + 50/98 is 568/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
28/36 = 28 × 49/36 × 49 = 1372/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/1764 + 900/1764 = 1372 + 900/1764 = 2272/1764 - 2272/1764 simplified gives 568/441
- So, 28/36 + 50/98 = 568/441
In mixed form: 1127/441
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