Add 30/98 and 49/50
30/98 + 49/50 is 3151/2450.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
49/50 = 49 × 49/50 × 49 = 2401/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2450 + 2401/2450 = 750 + 2401/2450 = 3151/2450 - So, 30/98 + 49/50 = 3151/2450
In mixed form: 1701/2450
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