Add 98/36 and 12/50
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 12/50
98/36 + 12/50 is 1333/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
12/50 = 12 × 18/50 × 18 = 216/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/900 + 216/900 = 2450 + 216/900 = 2666/900 - 2666/900 simplified gives 1333/450
- So, 98/36 + 12/50 = 1333/450
In mixed form: 2433/450
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