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Add 50/98 and 90/6

1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 15 0/6

50/98 + 90/6 is 760/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    90/6 = 90 × 49/6 × 49 = 4410/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/294 + 4410/294 = 150 + 4410/294 = 4560/294
  5. 4560/294 simplified gives 760/49
  6. So, 50/98 + 90/6 = 760/49
    In mixed form: 1525/49

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