Add 30/25 and 50/98
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 50/98
30/25 + 50/98 is 419/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
30/25 = 30 × 98/25 × 98 = 2940/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
50/98 = 50 × 25/98 × 25 = 1250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/2450 + 1250/2450 = 2940 + 1250/2450 = 4190/2450 - 4190/2450 simplified gives 419/245
- So, 30/25 + 50/98 = 419/245
In mixed form: 1174/245
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