Add 50/81 and 10/98
50/81 + 10/98 is 2855/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
50/81 = 50 × 98/81 × 98 = 4900/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
10/98 = 10 × 81/98 × 81 = 810/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/7938 + 810/7938 = 4900 + 810/7938 = 5710/7938 - 5710/7938 simplified gives 2855/3969
- So, 50/81 + 10/98 = 2855/3969
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