Add 15/98 and 54/50
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 4/50
15/98 + 54/50 is 3021/2450.
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,
54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2450 + 2646/2450 = 375 + 2646/2450 = 3021/2450 - So, 15/98 + 54/50 = 3021/2450
In mixed form: 1571/2450
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