Add 50/98 and 18/90
50/98 + 18/90 is 174/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/4410 + 882/4410 = 2250 + 882/4410 = 3132/4410 - 3132/4410 simplified gives 174/245
- So, 50/98 + 18/90 = 174/245
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