Add 40/50 and 54/98
40/50 + 54/98 is 331/245.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 49/50 × 49 = 1960/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2450 + 1350/2450 = 1960 + 1350/2450 = 3310/2450 - 3310/2450 simplified gives 331/245
- So, 40/50 + 54/98 = 331/245
In mixed form: 186/245
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