Add 50/98 and 8/9
50/98 + 8/9 is 617/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Add the two like fractions:
450/882 + 784/882 = 450 + 784/882 = 1234/882 - 1234/882 simplified gives 617/441
- So, 50/98 + 8/9 = 617/441
In mixed form: 1176/441
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