Add 50/27 and 84/98
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 84/98
50/27 + 84/98 is 512/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
50/27 = 50 × 98/27 × 98 = 4900/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/2646 + 2268/2646 = 4900 + 2268/2646 = 7168/2646 - 7168/2646 simplified gives 512/189
- So, 50/27 + 84/98 = 512/189
In mixed form: 2134/189
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