Add 50/98 and 72/60, Solve 50/98 + 1 12/60 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 72/60

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

50/98 + 72/60 is 419/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
Add the two like fractions:
1500/2940 + 3528/2940 = 1500 + 3528/2940 = 5028/2940
5028/2940 simplified gives 419/245
So, 50/98 + 72/60 = 419/245
In mixed form: 1174/245

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