Add 45/50 and 18/98
45/50 + 18/98 is 531/490.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2450 + 450/2450 = 2205 + 450/2450 = 2655/2450 - 2655/2450 simplified gives 531/490
- So, 45/50 + 18/98 = 531/490
In mixed form: 141/490
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