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Add 35/98 and 90/50

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 1 40/50

35/98 + 90/50 is 151/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/2450 + 4410/2450 = 875 + 4410/2450 = 5285/2450
  5. 5285/2450 simplified gives 151/70
  6. So, 35/98 + 90/50 = 151/70
    In mixed form: 211/70

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