Add 21/50 and 15/98
21/50 + 15/98 is 702/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
21/50 = 21 × 49/50 × 49 = 1029/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/2450 + 375/2450 = 1029 + 375/2450 = 1404/2450 - 1404/2450 simplified gives 702/1225
- So, 21/50 + 15/98 = 702/1225
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