Add 50/45 and 7/98
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 7/98
50/45 + 7/98 is 149/126.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/4410 + 315/4410 = 4900 + 315/4410 = 5215/4410 - 5215/4410 simplified gives 149/126
- So, 50/45 + 7/98 = 149/126
In mixed form: 123/126
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