Add 2/50 and 42/98
2/50 + 42/98 is 82/175.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2450 + 1050/2450 = 98 + 1050/2450 = 1148/2450 - 1148/2450 simplified gives 82/175
- So, 2/50 + 42/98 = 82/175
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