Add 50/98 and 28/48
50/98 + 28/48 is 643/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
50/98 = 50 × 24/98 × 24 = 1200/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2352 + 1372/2352 = 1200 + 1372/2352 = 2572/2352 - 2572/2352 simplified gives 643/588
- So, 50/98 + 28/48 = 643/588
In mixed form: 155/588
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