Add 90/84 and 98/50, Solve 1 6/84 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 90/84 and 98/50

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

90/84 + 98/50 is 1061/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
90/84 = 90 × 25/84 × 25 = 2250/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
98/50 = 98 × 42/50 × 42 = 4116/2100
Add the two like fractions:
2250/2100 + 4116/2100 = 2250 + 4116/2100 = 6366/2100
6366/2100 simplified gives 1061/350
So, 90/84 + 98/50 = 1061/350
In mixed form: 311/350

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