Add 98/49 and 6/50
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 6/50
98/49 + 6/50 is 53/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
98/49 = 98 × 50/49 × 50 = 4900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/2450 + 294/2450 = 4900 + 294/2450 = 5194/2450 - 5194/2450 simplified gives 53/25
- So, 98/49 + 6/50 = 53/25
In mixed form: 23/25
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