Add 1/98 and 63/50
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 13/50
1/98 + 63/50 is 1556/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
25/2450 + 3087/2450 = 25 + 3087/2450 = 3112/2450 - 3112/2450 simplified gives 1556/1225
- So, 1/98 + 63/50 = 1556/1225
In mixed form: 1331/1225
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