Add 30/98 and 27/50, Solve 30/98 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 30/98 and 27/50

30/98 + 27/50 is 2073/2450.

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,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450
Add the two like fractions:
750/2450 + 1323/2450 = 750 + 1323/2450 = 2073/2450
So, 30/98 + 27/50 = 2073/2450

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