Add 45/98 and 25/50
45/98 + 25/50 is 47/49.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 25/98 × 25 = 1125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2450 + 1225/2450 = 1125 + 1225/2450 = 2350/2450 - 2350/2450 simplified gives 47/49
- So, 45/98 + 25/50 = 47/49
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