Add 5/98 and 81/50
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 31/50
5/98 + 81/50 is 2047/1225.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
81/50 = 81 × 49/50 × 49 = 3969/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/2450 + 3969/2450 = 125 + 3969/2450 = 4094/2450 - 4094/2450 simplified gives 2047/1225
- So, 5/98 + 81/50 = 2047/1225
In mixed form: 1822/1225
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