Add 98/50 and 75/21, Solve 1 48/50 + 3 12/21 as a fraction

Add 98/50 and 75/21

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 3 12/21

98/50 + 75/21 is 968/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
98/50 = 98 × 21/50 × 21 = 2058/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
75/21 = 75 × 50/21 × 50 = 3750/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2058/1050 + 3750/1050 = 2058 + 3750/1050 = 5808/1050
5808/1050 simplified gives 968/175
So, 98/50 + 75/21 = 968/175
In mixed form: 593/175

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