Add 50/98 and 63/80
50/98 + 63/80 is 5087/3920.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
50/98 = 50 × 40/98 × 40 = 2000/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
63/80 = 63 × 49/80 × 49 = 3087/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/3920 + 3087/3920 = 2000 + 3087/3920 = 5087/3920 - So, 50/98 + 63/80 = 5087/3920
In mixed form: 11167/3920
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