Add 6/50 and 8/98
6/50 + 8/98 is 247/1225.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2450 + 200/2450 = 294 + 200/2450 = 494/2450 - 494/2450 simplified gives 247/1225
- So, 6/50 + 8/98 = 247/1225
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