Add 4/98 and 50/80
4/98 + 50/80 is 261/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
4/98 = 4 × 40/98 × 40 = 160/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
50/80 = 50 × 49/80 × 49 = 2450/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
160/3920 + 2450/3920 = 160 + 2450/3920 = 2610/3920 - 2610/3920 simplified gives 261/392
- So, 4/98 + 50/80 = 261/392
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