Add 50/75 and 49/98
50/75 + 49/98 is 7/6.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 75/98 × 75 = 3675/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/7350 + 3675/7350 = 4900 + 3675/7350 = 8575/7350 - 8575/7350 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 50/75 + 49/98 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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