Add 50/98 and 80/30
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 2 20/30
50/98 + 80/30 is 467/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1470 + 3920/1470 = 750 + 3920/1470 = 4670/1470 - 4670/1470 simplified gives 467/147
- So, 50/98 + 80/30 = 467/147
In mixed form: 326/147
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