Add 35/98 and 75/50
1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 1 25/50
35/98 + 75/50 is 13/7.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2450 + 3675/2450 = 875 + 3675/2450 = 4550/2450 - 4550/2450 simplified gives 13/7
- So, 35/98 + 75/50 = 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7
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