Add 2/98 and 90/50
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 40/50
2/98 + 90/50 is 446/245.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/2450 + 4410/2450 = 50 + 4410/2450 = 4460/2450 - 4460/2450 simplified gives 446/245
- So, 2/98 + 90/50 = 446/245
In mixed form: 1201/245
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