Add 50/98 and 20/45
50/98 + 20/45 is 421/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
20/45 = 20 × 98/45 × 98 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/4410 + 1960/4410 = 2250 + 1960/4410 = 4210/4410 - 4210/4410 simplified gives 421/441
- So, 50/98 + 20/45 = 421/441
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