Add 50/56 and 1/98
50/56 + 1/98 is 177/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392 - Add the two like fractions:
350/392 + 4/392 = 350 + 4/392 = 354/392 - 354/392 simplified gives 177/196
- So, 50/56 + 1/98 = 177/196
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