Add 98/50 and 35/56
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 35/56
98/50 + 35/56 is 517/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
98/50 = 98 × 28/50 × 28 = 2744/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/1400 + 875/1400 = 2744 + 875/1400 = 3619/1400 - 3619/1400 simplified gives 517/200
- So, 98/50 + 35/56 = 517/200
In mixed form: 2117/200
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