Add 50/9 and 3/98
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/98
50/9 + 3/98 is 4927/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/882 + 27/882 = 4900 + 27/882 = 4927/882 - So, 50/9 + 3/98 = 4927/882
In mixed form: 5517/882
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