Add 3/98 and 32/50
3/98 + 32/50 is 1643/2450.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
32/50 = 32 × 49/50 × 49 = 1568/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2450 + 1568/2450 = 75 + 1568/2450 = 1643/2450 - So, 3/98 + 32/50 = 1643/2450
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