Add 7/98 and 56/50
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 6/50
7/98 + 56/50 is 417/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2450 + 2744/2450 = 175 + 2744/2450 = 2919/2450 - 2919/2450 simplified gives 417/350
- So, 7/98 + 56/50 = 417/350
In mixed form: 167/350
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