Add 50/98 and 72/80, Solve 50/98 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 50/98 and 72/80

50/98 + 72/80 is 691/490.

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,
72/80 = 72 × 49/80 × 49 = 3528/3920
Add the two like fractions:
2000/3920 + 3528/3920 = 2000 + 3528/3920 = 5528/3920
5528/3920 simplified gives 691/490
So, 50/98 + 72/80 = 691/490
In mixed form: 1201/490

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