Add 15/98 and 7/50
15/98 + 7/50 is 359/1225.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2450 + 343/2450 = 375 + 343/2450 = 718/2450 - 718/2450 simplified gives 359/1225
- So, 15/98 + 7/50 = 359/1225
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