Add 50/98 and 25/35
50/98 + 25/35 is 60/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
25/35 = 25 × 14/35 × 14 = 350/490 - Add the two like fractions:
250/490 + 350/490 = 250 + 350/490 = 600/490 - 600/490 simplified gives 60/49
- So, 50/98 + 25/35 = 60/49
In mixed form: 111/49
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