Add 32/49 and 98/50
1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 48/50
32/49 + 98/50 is 3201/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
32/49 = 32 × 50/49 × 50 = 1600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2450 + 4802/2450 = 1600 + 4802/2450 = 6402/2450 - 6402/2450 simplified gives 3201/1225
- So, 32/49 + 98/50 = 3201/1225
In mixed form: 2751/1225
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