Add 50/98 and 70/35
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 2 0/35
50/98 + 70/35 is 123/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
70/35 = 70 × 14/35 × 14 = 980/490 - Add the two like fractions:
250/490 + 980/490 = 250 + 980/490 = 1230/490 - 1230/490 simplified gives 123/49
- So, 50/98 + 70/35 = 123/49
In mixed form: 225/49
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