Add 50/98 and 40/63
50/98 + 40/63 is 505/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
40/63 = 40 × 14/63 × 14 = 560/882 - Add the two like fractions:
450/882 + 560/882 = 450 + 560/882 = 1010/882 - 1010/882 simplified gives 505/441
- So, 50/98 + 40/63 = 505/441
In mixed form: 164/441
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