Add 50/5 and 16/98
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 16/98
50/5 + 16/98 is 498/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
50/5 = 50 × 98/5 × 98 = 4900/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/490 + 80/490 = 4900 + 80/490 = 4980/490 - 4980/490 simplified gives 498/49
- So, 50/5 + 16/98 = 498/49
In mixed form: 108/49
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