Add 50/45 and 2/98
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2/98
50/45 + 2/98 is 499/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/4410 + 90/4410 = 4900 + 90/4410 = 4990/4410 - 4990/4410 simplified gives 499/441
- So, 50/45 + 2/98 = 499/441
In mixed form: 158/441
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