Add 28/50 and 36/98
28/50 + 36/98 is 1136/1225.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
36/98 = 36 × 25/98 × 25 = 900/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2450 + 900/2450 = 1372 + 900/2450 = 2272/2450 - 2272/2450 simplified gives 1136/1225
- So, 28/50 + 36/98 = 1136/1225
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