Add 50/98 and 72/50, Solve 50/98 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 72/50

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

50/98 + 72/50 is 2389/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
50/98 = 50 × 25/98 × 25 = 1250/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1250/2450 + 3528/2450 = 1250 + 3528/2450 = 4778/2450
4778/2450 simplified gives 2389/1225
So, 50/98 + 72/50 = 2389/1225
In mixed form: 11164/1225

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