Add 80/98 and 35/50, Solve 80/98 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 80/98 and 35/50

80/98 + 35/50 is 743/490.

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,
80/98 = 80 × 25/98 × 25 = 2000/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
Add the two like fractions:
2000/2450 + 1715/2450 = 2000 + 1715/2450 = 3715/2450
3715/2450 simplified gives 743/490
So, 80/98 + 35/50 = 743/490
In mixed form: 1253/490

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