Add 36/50 and 10/98
36/50 + 10/98 is 1007/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
36/50 = 36 × 49/50 × 49 = 1764/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
10/98 = 10 × 25/98 × 25 = 250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/2450 + 250/2450 = 1764 + 250/2450 = 2014/2450 - 2014/2450 simplified gives 1007/1225
- So, 36/50 + 10/98 = 1007/1225
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