Add 50/72 and 20/98
50/72 + 20/98 is 1585/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
20/98 = 20 × 36/98 × 36 = 720/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/3528 + 720/3528 = 2450 + 720/3528 = 3170/3528 - 3170/3528 simplified gives 1585/1764
- So, 50/72 + 20/98 = 1585/1764
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