Add 42/75 and 50/98
42/75 + 50/98 is 1311/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
50/98 = 50 × 75/98 × 75 = 3750/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/7350 + 3750/7350 = 4116 + 3750/7350 = 7866/7350 - 7866/7350 simplified gives 1311/1225
- So, 42/75 + 50/98 = 1311/1225
In mixed form: 186/1225
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