Add 5/98 and 40/50
5/98 + 40/50 is 417/490.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
40/50 = 40 × 49/50 × 49 = 1960/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/2450 + 1960/2450 = 125 + 1960/2450 = 2085/2450 - 2085/2450 simplified gives 417/490
- So, 5/98 + 40/50 = 417/490
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