Add 12/98 and 15/50
12/98 + 15/50 is 207/490.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2450 + 735/2450 = 300 + 735/2450 = 1035/2450 - 1035/2450 simplified gives 207/490
- So, 12/98 + 15/50 = 207/490
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