Add 35/98 and 50/45
1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45
35/98 + 50/45 is 185/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
35/98 = 35 × 45/98 × 45 = 1575/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/4410 + 4900/4410 = 1575 + 4900/4410 = 6475/4410 - 6475/4410 simplified gives 185/126
- So, 35/98 + 50/45 = 185/126
In mixed form: 159/126
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