Add 50/48 and 70/98
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 70/98
50/48 + 70/98 is 295/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
50/48 = 50 × 49/48 × 49 = 2450/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/2352 + 1680/2352 = 2450 + 1680/2352 = 4130/2352 - 4130/2352 simplified gives 295/168
- So, 50/48 + 70/98 = 295/168
In mixed form: 1127/168
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