Add 50/98 and 40/60
50/98 + 40/60 is 173/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2940 + 1960/2940 = 1500 + 1960/2940 = 3460/2940 - 3460/2940 simplified gives 173/147
- So, 50/98 + 40/60 = 173/147
In mixed form: 126/147
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