Add 16/50 and 6/98
16/50 + 6/98 is 467/1225.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2450 + 150/2450 = 784 + 150/2450 = 934/2450 - 934/2450 simplified gives 467/1225
- So, 16/50 + 6/98 = 467/1225
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