Add 3/50 and 49/98
3/50 + 49/98 is 14/25.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 25/98 × 25 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2450 + 1225/2450 = 147 + 1225/2450 = 1372/2450 - 1372/2450 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 3/50 + 49/98 = 14/25
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