Add 50/98 and 20/35
50/98 + 20/35 is 53/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
250/490 + 280/490 = 250 + 280/490 = 530/490 - 530/490 simplified gives 53/49
- So, 50/98 + 20/35 = 53/49
In mixed form: 14/49
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