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Add 10/98 and 50/75

10/98 + 50/75 is 113/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    10/98 = 10 × 75/98 × 75 = 750/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/7350 + 4900/7350 = 750 + 4900/7350 = 5650/7350
  5. 5650/7350 simplified gives 113/147
  6. So, 10/98 + 50/75 = 113/147

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