Add 70/98 and 72/50, Solve 70/98 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 70/98 and 72/50

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

70/98 + 72/50 is 377/175.

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,
70/98 = 70 × 25/98 × 25 = 1750/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1750/2450 + 3528/2450 = 1750 + 3528/2450 = 5278/2450
5278/2450 simplified gives 377/175
So, 70/98 + 72/50 = 377/175
In mixed form: 227/175

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