Add 60/50 and 90/98
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 90/98
60/50 + 90/98 is 519/245.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/2450 + 2250/2450 = 2940 + 2250/2450 = 5190/2450 - 5190/2450 simplified gives 519/245
- So, 60/50 + 90/98 = 519/245
In mixed form: 229/245
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