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Add 72/98 and 50/42

1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 1 8/42

72/98 + 50/42 is 283/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    50/42 = 50 × 7/42 × 7 = 350/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/294 + 350/294 = 216 + 350/294 = 566/294
  5. 566/294 simplified gives 283/147
  6. So, 72/98 + 50/42 = 283/147
    In mixed form: 1136/147

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