Add 50/2 and 70/98
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 70/98
50/2 + 70/98 is 180/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
50/2 = 50 × 49/2 × 49 = 2450/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/98 + 70/98 = 2450 + 70/98 = 2520/98 - 2520/98 simplified gives 180/7
- So, 50/2 + 70/98 = 180/7
In mixed form: 255/7
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