Add 50/98 and 42/54, Solve 50/98 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 42/54

50/98 + 42/54 is 568/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646
Add the two like fractions:
1350/2646 + 2058/2646 = 1350 + 2058/2646 = 3408/2646
3408/2646 simplified gives 568/441
So, 50/98 + 42/54 = 568/441
In mixed form: 1127/441

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