Add 50/98 and 15/16
50/98 + 15/16 is 1135/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
50/98 = 50 × 8/98 × 8 = 400/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
15/16 = 15 × 49/16 × 49 = 735/784 - Add the two like fractions:
400/784 + 735/784 = 400 + 735/784 = 1135/784 - So, 50/98 + 15/16 = 1135/784
In mixed form: 1351/784
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