Add 2/98 and 50/5
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 10 0/5
2/98 + 50/5 is 491/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
50/5 = 50 × 98/5 × 98 = 4900/490 - Add the two like fractions:
10/490 + 4900/490 = 10 + 4900/490 = 4910/490 - 4910/490 simplified gives 491/49
- So, 2/98 + 50/5 = 491/49
In mixed form: 101/49
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