Add 42/98 and 50/25
1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 2 0/25
42/98 + 50/25 is 17/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 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 25 × 98 = 2450,
50/25 = 50 × 98/25 × 98 = 4900/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2450 + 4900/2450 = 1050 + 4900/2450 = 5950/2450 - 5950/2450 simplified gives 17/7
- So, 42/98 + 50/25 = 17/7
In mixed form: 23/7
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