Add 15/98 and 1/50
15/98 + 1/50 is 212/1225.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2450 + 49/2450 = 375 + 49/2450 = 424/2450 - 424/2450 simplified gives 212/1225
- So, 15/98 + 1/50 = 212/1225
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