Add 21/2 and 45/49
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 45/49
212 + 4549 is 111998.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
212 = 21 × 492 × 49 = 102998 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
4549 = 45 × 249 × 2 = 9098 - Add the two like fractions:
102998 + 9098 = 1029 + 9098 = 111998 - So, 21/2 + 45/49 = 1119/98
In mixed form: 114198
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