Add 50/36 and 15/98
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 15/98
50/36 + 15/98 is 680/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1764 + 270/1764 = 2450 + 270/1764 = 2720/1764 - 2720/1764 simplified gives 680/441
- So, 50/36 + 15/98 = 680/441
In mixed form: 1239/441
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