Add 8/28 and 50/98
8/28 + 50/98 is 39/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Add the two like fractions:
56/196 + 100/196 = 56 + 100/196 = 156/196 - 156/196 simplified gives 39/49
- So, 8/28 + 50/98 = 39/49
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