Add 50/90 and 6/98
50/90 + 6/98 is 272/441.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/4410 + 270/4410 = 2450 + 270/4410 = 2720/4410 - 2720/4410 simplified gives 272/441
- So, 50/90 + 6/98 = 272/441
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