Add 98/28 and 36/50
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 36/50
98/28 + 36/50 is 211/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/700 + 504/700 = 2450 + 504/700 = 2954/700 - 2954/700 simplified gives 211/50
- So, 98/28 + 36/50 = 211/50
In mixed form: 411/50
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