Add 84/98 and 50/80
84/98 + 50/80 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
84/98 = 84 × 40/98 × 40 = 3360/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
50/80 = 50 × 49/80 × 49 = 2450/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/3920 + 2450/3920 = 3360 + 2450/3920 = 5810/3920 - 5810/3920 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 84/98 + 50/80 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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