Add 50/98 and 50/42, Solve 50/98 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 50/42

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

50/98 + 50/42 is 250/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
50/42 = 50 × 7/42 × 7 = 350/294
Add the two like fractions:
150/294 + 350/294 = 150 + 350/294 = 500/294
500/294 simplified gives 250/147
So, 50/98 + 50/42 = 250/147
In mixed form: 1103/147

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