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Add 21/98 and 45/50

21/98 + 45/50 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/2450 + 2205/2450 = 525 + 2205/2450 = 2730/2450
  5. 2730/2450 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 21/98 + 45/50 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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