Add 50/42 and 20/98
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 20/98
50/42 + 20/98 is 205/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
50/42 = 50 × 7/42 × 7 = 350/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Add the two like fractions:
350/294 + 60/294 = 350 + 60/294 = 410/294 - 410/294 simplified gives 205/147
- So, 50/42 + 20/98 = 205/147
In mixed form: 158/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/42+40/98 50/84+20/98 50/42+60/98