Add 98/7 and 1/50
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 1/50
98/7 + 1/50 is 701/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
98/7 = 98 × 50/7 × 50 = 4900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/350 + 7/350 = 4900 + 7/350 = 4907/350 - 4907/350 simplified gives 701/50
- So, 98/7 + 1/50 = 701/50
In mixed form: 141/50
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