Add 50/90 and 5/98
50/90 + 5/98 is 535/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/4410 + 225/4410 = 2450 + 225/4410 = 2675/4410 - 2675/4410 simplified gives 535/882
- So, 50/90 + 5/98 = 535/882
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