Add 50/98 and 15/84
50/98 + 15/84 is 135/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588 - Add the two like fractions:
300/588 + 105/588 = 300 + 105/588 = 405/588 - 405/588 simplified gives 135/196
- So, 50/98 + 15/84 = 135/196
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