Add 48/98 and 28/50
48/98 + 28/50 is 1286/1225.
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,
48/98 = 48 × 25/98 × 25 = 1200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2450 + 1372/2450 = 1200 + 1372/2450 = 2572/2450 - 2572/2450 simplified gives 1286/1225
- So, 48/98 + 28/50 = 1286/1225
In mixed form: 161/1225
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