Add 3/98 and 60/50
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 10/50
3/98 + 60/50 is 603/490.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2450 + 2940/2450 = 75 + 2940/2450 = 3015/2450 - 3015/2450 simplified gives 603/490
- So, 3/98 + 60/50 = 603/490
In mixed form: 1113/490
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