Add 98/56 and 42/50
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 42/50
98/56 + 42/50 is 259/100.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1400 + 1176/1400 = 2450 + 1176/1400 = 3626/1400 - 3626/1400 simplified gives 259/100
- So, 98/56 + 42/50 = 259/100
In mixed form: 259/100
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