Add 98/72 and 14/50, Solve 1 26/72 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 98/72 and 14/50

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 14/50

98/72 + 14/50 is 1477/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
98/72 = 98 × 25/72 × 25 = 2450/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
14/50 = 14 × 36/50 × 36 = 504/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2450/1800 + 504/1800 = 2450 + 504/1800 = 2954/1800
2954/1800 simplified gives 1477/900
So, 98/72 + 14/50 = 1477/900
In mixed form: 1577/900

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