Add 50/98 and 8/42
50/98 + 8/42 is 103/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294 - Add the two like fractions:
150/294 + 56/294 = 150 + 56/294 = 206/294 - 206/294 simplified gives 103/147
- So, 50/98 + 8/42 = 103/147
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