Add 45/80 and 50/98
45/80 + 50/98 is 841/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
45/80 = 45 × 49/80 × 49 = 2205/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
50/98 = 50 × 40/98 × 40 = 2000/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/3920 + 2000/3920 = 2205 + 2000/3920 = 4205/3920 - 4205/3920 simplified gives 841/784
- So, 45/80 + 50/98 = 841/784
In mixed form: 157/784
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