Add 45/98 and 48/50
45/98 + 48/50 is 3477/2450.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2450 + 2352/2450 = 1125 + 2352/2450 = 3477/2450 - So, 45/98 + 48/50 = 3477/2450
In mixed form: 11027/2450
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