Add 98/56 and 20/50
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 20/50
98/56 + 20/50 is 43/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
98/56 = 98 × 25/56 × 25 = 2450/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
20/50 = 20 × 28/50 × 28 = 560/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1400 + 560/1400 = 2450 + 560/1400 = 3010/1400 - 3010/1400 simplified gives 43/20
- So, 98/56 + 20/50 = 43/20
In mixed form: 23/20
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