Add 8/14 and 50/98
8/14 + 50/98 is 53/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98 - Add the two like fractions:
56/98 + 50/98 = 56 + 50/98 = 106/98 - 106/98 simplified gives 53/49
- So, 8/14 + 50/98 = 53/49
In mixed form: 14/49
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