Add 50/28 and 10/98
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 10/98
50/28 + 10/98 is 185/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196 - Add the two like fractions:
350/196 + 20/196 = 350 + 20/196 = 370/196 - 370/196 simplified gives 185/98
- So, 50/28 + 10/98 = 185/98
In mixed form: 187/98
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