Add 50/98 and 28/30
50/98 + 28/30 is 1061/735.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1470 + 1372/1470 = 750 + 1372/1470 = 2122/1470 - 2122/1470 simplified gives 1061/735
- So, 50/98 + 28/30 = 1061/735
In mixed form: 1326/735
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