Add 12/98 and 18/50
12/98 + 18/50 is 591/1225.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2450 + 882/2450 = 300 + 882/2450 = 1182/2450 - 1182/2450 simplified gives 591/1225
- So, 12/98 + 18/50 = 591/1225
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