Add 98/14 and 24/50
1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 24/50
98/14 + 24/50 is 187/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
98/14 = 98 × 25/14 × 25 = 2450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/350 + 168/350 = 2450 + 168/350 = 2618/350 - 2618/350 simplified gives 187/25
- So, 98/14 + 24/50 = 187/25
In mixed form: 712/25
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