Add 14/50 and 75/98
14/50 + 75/98 is 2561/2450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
14/50 = 14 × 49/50 × 49 = 686/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
686/2450 + 1875/2450 = 686 + 1875/2450 = 2561/2450 - So, 14/50 + 75/98 = 2561/2450
In mixed form: 1111/2450
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