Add 20/98 and 27/50
20/98 + 27/50 is 1823/2450.
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,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/2450 + 1323/2450 = 500 + 1323/2450 = 1823/2450 - So, 20/98 + 27/50 = 1823/2450
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