Add 50/98 and 75/84
50/98 + 75/84 is 275/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
75/84 = 75 × 7/84 × 7 = 525/588 - Add the two like fractions:
300/588 + 525/588 = 300 + 525/588 = 825/588 - 825/588 simplified gives 275/196
- So, 50/98 + 75/84 = 275/196
In mixed form: 179/196
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