Add 50/12 and 1/98
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/98
50/12 + 1/98 is 614/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/588 + 6/588 = 2450 + 6/588 = 2456/588 - 2456/588 simplified gives 614/147
- So, 50/12 + 1/98 = 614/147
In mixed form: 426/147
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