Add 25/50 and 90/98, Solve 25/50 + 90/98 as a fraction

Add 25/50 and 90/98

25/50 + 90/98 is 139/98.

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,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1225/2450 + 2250/2450 = 1225 + 2250/2450 = 3475/2450
3475/2450 simplified gives 139/98
So, 25/50 + 90/98 = 139/98
In mixed form: 141/98

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