Add 98/50 and 7/9
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 7/9
98/50 + 7/9 is 616/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
7/9 = 7 × 50/9 × 50 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 350/450 = 882 + 350/450 = 1232/450 - 1232/450 simplified gives 616/225
- So, 98/50 + 7/9 = 616/225
In mixed form: 2166/225
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