Add 6/98 and 5/50
6/98 + 5/50 is 79/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2450 + 245/2450 = 150 + 245/2450 = 395/2450 - 395/2450 simplified gives 79/490
- So, 6/98 + 5/50 = 79/490
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