Add 50/6 and 7/98
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 7/98
50/6 + 7/98 is 353/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 21/294 = 2450 + 21/294 = 2471/294 - 2471/294 simplified gives 353/42
- So, 50/6 + 7/98 = 353/42
In mixed form: 817/42
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