Add 50/98 and 50/28
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 22/28
50/98 + 50/28 is 225/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196 - Add the two like fractions:
100/196 + 350/196 = 100 + 350/196 = 450/196 - 450/196 simplified gives 225/98
- So, 50/98 + 50/28 = 225/98
In mixed form: 229/98
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