Add 50/6 and 2/98, Solve 8 2/6 + 2/98 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 2/98

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2/98

50/6 + 2/98 is 1228/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 6/294 = 2450 + 6/294 = 2456/294
2456/294 simplified gives 1228/147
So, 50/6 + 2/98 = 1228/147
In mixed form: 852/147

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