Add 50/98 and 9/90
50/98 + 9/90 is 299/490.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 49/90 × 49 = 441/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/4410 + 441/4410 = 2250 + 441/4410 = 2691/4410 - 2691/4410 simplified gives 299/490
- So, 50/98 + 9/90 = 299/490
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