Add 35/56 and 50/98, Solve 35/56 + 50/98 as a fraction

Add 35/56 and 50/98

35/56 + 50/98 is 445/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
35/56 = 35 × 7/56 × 7 = 245/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392
Add the two like fractions:
245/392 + 200/392 = 245 + 200/392 = 445/392
So, 35/56 + 50/98 = 445/392
In mixed form: 153/392

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