Add 2/98 and 63/50
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 13/50
2/98 + 63/50 is 3137/2450.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/2450 + 3087/2450 = 50 + 3087/2450 = 3137/2450 - So, 2/98 + 63/50 = 3137/2450
In mixed form: 1687/2450
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