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Add 98/28 and 9/50

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 9/50

98/28 + 9/50 is 92/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    9/50 = 9 × 14/50 × 14 = 126/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/700 + 126/700 = 2450 + 126/700 = 2576/700
  5. 2576/700 simplified gives 92/25
  6. So, 98/28 + 9/50 = 92/25
    In mixed form: 317/25

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