Add 42/98 and 35/50, Solve 42/98 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 42/98 and 35/50

42/98 + 35/50 is 79/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1050/2450 + 1715/2450 = 1050 + 1715/2450 = 2765/2450
2765/2450 simplified gives 79/70
So, 42/98 + 35/50 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70

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