Add 12/98 and 98/50
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 48/50
12/98 + 98/50 is 2551/1225.
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,
98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2450 + 4802/2450 = 300 + 4802/2450 = 5102/2450 - 5102/2450 simplified gives 2551/1225
- So, 12/98 + 98/50 = 2551/1225
In mixed form: 2101/1225
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