Add 50/98 and 36/72
50/98 + 36/72 is 99/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
50/98 = 50 × 36/98 × 36 = 1800/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
36/72 = 36 × 49/72 × 49 = 1764/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/3528 + 1764/3528 = 1800 + 1764/3528 = 3564/3528 - 3564/3528 simplified gives 99/98
- So, 50/98 + 36/72 = 99/98
In mixed form: 11/98
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