Add 50/36 and 3/98
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3/98
50/36 + 3/98 is 626/441.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1764 + 54/1764 = 2450 + 54/1764 = 2504/1764 - 2504/1764 simplified gives 626/441
- So, 50/36 + 3/98 = 626/441
In mixed form: 1185/441
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