Add 18/98 and 42/50
18/98 + 42/50 is 1254/1225.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2450 + 2058/2450 = 450 + 2058/2450 = 2508/2450 - 2508/2450 simplified gives 1254/1225
- So, 18/98 + 42/50 = 1254/1225
In mixed form: 129/1225
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