Add 24/98 and 49/50
24/98 + 49/50 is 3001/2450.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 25/98 × 25 = 600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
49/50 = 49 × 49/50 × 49 = 2401/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2450 + 2401/2450 = 600 + 2401/2450 = 3001/2450 - So, 24/98 + 49/50 = 3001/2450
In mixed form: 1551/2450
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