Add 3/50 and 12/98
3/50 + 12/98 is 447/2450.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2450 + 300/2450 = 147 + 300/2450 = 447/2450 - So, 3/50 + 12/98 = 447/2450
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