Add 54/50 and 28/98
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 28/98
54/50 + 28/98 is 239/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
28/98 = 28 × 25/98 × 25 = 700/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/2450 + 700/2450 = 2646 + 700/2450 = 3346/2450 - 3346/2450 simplified gives 239/175
- So, 54/50 + 28/98 = 239/175
In mixed form: 164/175
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