Add 15/50 and 16/98
15/50 + 16/98 is 227/490.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2450 + 400/2450 = 735 + 400/2450 = 1135/2450 - 1135/2450 simplified gives 227/490
- So, 15/50 + 16/98 = 227/490
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