Add 50/98 and 12/54
50/98 + 12/54 is 323/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2646 + 588/2646 = 1350 + 588/2646 = 1938/2646 - 1938/2646 simplified gives 323/441
- So, 50/98 + 12/54 = 323/441
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