Add 50/81 and 35/98
50/81 + 35/98 is 1105/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
50/81 = 50 × 98/81 × 98 = 4900/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
35/98 = 35 × 81/98 × 81 = 2835/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/7938 + 2835/7938 = 4900 + 2835/7938 = 7735/7938 - 7735/7938 simplified gives 1105/1134
- So, 50/81 + 35/98 = 1105/1134
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