Add 50/98 and 27/30
50/98 + 27/30 is 691/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1470 + 1323/1470 = 750 + 1323/1470 = 2073/1470 - 2073/1470 simplified gives 691/490
- So, 50/98 + 27/30 = 691/490
In mixed form: 1201/490
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