Add 50/98 and 5/75
50/98 + 5/75 is 424/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
50/98 = 50 × 75/98 × 75 = 3750/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
5/75 = 5 × 98/75 × 98 = 490/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/7350 + 490/7350 = 3750 + 490/7350 = 4240/7350 - 4240/7350 simplified gives 424/735
- So, 50/98 + 5/75 = 424/735
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