Add 50/75 and 42/98
50/75 + 42/98 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/7350 + 3150/7350 = 4900 + 3150/7350 = 8050/7350 - 8050/7350 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 50/75 + 42/98 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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