Add 50/98 and 40/25
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 15/25
50/98 + 40/25 is 517/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
50/98 = 50 × 25/98 × 25 = 1250/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
40/25 = 40 × 98/25 × 98 = 3920/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2450 + 3920/2450 = 1250 + 3920/2450 = 5170/2450 - 5170/2450 simplified gives 517/245
- So, 50/98 + 40/25 = 517/245
In mixed form: 227/245
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