Add 50/98 and 20/28
50/98 + 20/28 is 60/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
100/196 + 140/196 = 100 + 140/196 = 240/196 - 240/196 simplified gives 60/49
- So, 50/98 + 20/28 = 60/49
In mixed form: 111/49
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