Add 2/98 and 72/50
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 22/50
2/98 + 72/50 is 1789/1225.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/2450 + 3528/2450 = 50 + 3528/2450 = 3578/2450 - 3578/2450 simplified gives 1789/1225
- So, 2/98 + 72/50 = 1789/1225
In mixed form: 1564/1225
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