Add 30/50 and 48/98
30/50 + 48/98 is 267/245.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
48/98 = 48 × 25/98 × 25 = 1200/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2450 + 1200/2450 = 1470 + 1200/2450 = 2670/2450 - 2670/2450 simplified gives 267/245
- So, 30/50 + 48/98 = 267/245
In mixed form: 122/245
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