Add 54/98 and 50/84
54/98 + 50/84 is 337/294.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 6/98 × 6 = 324/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
50/84 = 50 × 7/84 × 7 = 350/588 - Add the two like fractions:
324/588 + 350/588 = 324 + 350/588 = 674/588 - 674/588 simplified gives 337/294
- So, 54/98 + 50/84 = 337/294
In mixed form: 143/294
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