Add 24/50 and 12/98
24/50 + 12/98 is 738/1225.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 49/50 × 49 = 1176/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2450 + 300/2450 = 1176 + 300/2450 = 1476/2450 - 1476/2450 simplified gives 738/1225
- So, 24/50 + 12/98 = 738/1225
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