Add 30/98 and 54/50
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 4/50
30/98 + 54/50 is 1698/1225.
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,
54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2450 + 2646/2450 = 750 + 2646/2450 = 3396/2450 - 3396/2450 simplified gives 1698/1225
- So, 30/98 + 54/50 = 1698/1225
In mixed form: 1473/1225
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