Add 50/25 and 30/98
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 30/98
50/25 + 30/98 is 113/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
50/25 = 50 × 98/25 × 98 = 4900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/2450 + 750/2450 = 4900 + 750/2450 = 5650/2450 - 5650/2450 simplified gives 113/49
- So, 50/25 + 30/98 = 113/49
In mixed form: 215/49
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