Add 20/98 and 25/50
20/98 + 25/50 is 69/98.
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,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/2450 + 1225/2450 = 500 + 1225/2450 = 1725/2450 - 1725/2450 simplified gives 69/98
- So, 20/98 + 25/50 = 69/98
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