Add 42/98 and 5/50
42/98 + 5/50 is 37/70.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2450 + 245/2450 = 1050 + 245/2450 = 1295/2450 - 1295/2450 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 42/98 + 5/50 = 37/70
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