Add 50/28 and 9/49
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 9/49
50/28 + 9/49 is 193/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 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 49 × 4 = 196,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196 - Add the two like fractions:
350/196 + 36/196 = 350 + 36/196 = 386/196 - 386/196 simplified gives 193/98
- So, 50/28 + 9/49 = 193/98
In mixed form: 195/98
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