Add 49/98 and 16/25
49/98 + 16/25 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
49/98 = 49 × 25/98 × 25 = 1225/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
16/25 = 16 × 98/25 × 98 = 1568/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2450 + 1568/2450 = 1225 + 1568/2450 = 2793/2450 - 2793/2450 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 49/98 + 16/25 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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