Add 50/8 and 70/98
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 70/98
50/8 + 70/98 is 195/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
50/8 = 50 × 49/8 × 49 = 2450/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
70/98 = 70 × 4/98 × 4 = 280/392 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/392 + 280/392 = 2450 + 280/392 = 2730/392 - 2730/392 simplified gives 195/28
- So, 50/8 + 70/98 = 195/28
In mixed form: 627/28
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