Add 72/98 and 14/50
72/98 + 14/50 is 1243/1225.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 25/98 × 25 = 1800/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
14/50 = 14 × 49/50 × 49 = 686/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2450 + 686/2450 = 1800 + 686/2450 = 2486/2450 - 2486/2450 simplified gives 1243/1225
- So, 72/98 + 14/50 = 1243/1225
In mixed form: 118/1225
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