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Add 72/21 and 98/50

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1 48/50

72/21 + 98/50 is 943/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    72/21 = 72 × 50/21 × 50 = 3600/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    98/50 = 98 × 21/50 × 21 = 2058/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/1050 + 2058/1050 = 3600 + 2058/1050 = 5658/1050
  5. 5658/1050 simplified gives 943/175
  6. So, 72/21 + 98/50 = 943/175
    In mixed form: 568/175

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