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Add 98/56 and 28/50

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 28/50

98/56 + 28/50 is 231/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    98/56 = 98 × 25/56 × 25 = 2450/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    28/50 = 28 × 28/50 × 28 = 784/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1400 + 784/1400 = 2450 + 784/1400 = 3234/1400
  5. 3234/1400 simplified gives 231/100
  6. So, 98/56 + 28/50 = 231/100
    In mixed form: 231/100

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