Add 50/36 and 7/98, Solve 1 14/36 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 50/36 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 7/98

50/36 + 7/98 is 92/63.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764
Add the two like fractions:
2450/1764 + 126/1764 = 2450 + 126/1764 = 2576/1764
2576/1764 simplified gives 92/63
So, 50/36 + 7/98 = 92/63
In mixed form: 129/63

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