Add 50/98 and 12/36
50/98 + 12/36 is 124/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
12/36 = 12 × 49/36 × 49 = 588/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1764 + 588/1764 = 900 + 588/1764 = 1488/1764 - 1488/1764 simplified gives 124/147
- So, 50/98 + 12/36 = 124/147
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