Add 50/98 and 72/70, Solve 50/98 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 72/70

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

50/98 + 72/70 is 377/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 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 70 × 7 = 490,
72/70 = 72 × 7/70 × 7 = 504/490
Add the two like fractions:
250/490 + 504/490 = 250 + 504/490 = 754/490
754/490 simplified gives 377/245
So, 50/98 + 72/70 = 377/245
In mixed form: 1132/245

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