Add 60/98 and 18/50
60/98 + 18/50 is 1191/1225.
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,
60/98 = 60 × 25/98 × 25 = 1500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2450 + 882/2450 = 1500 + 882/2450 = 2382/2450 - 2382/2450 simplified gives 1191/1225
- So, 60/98 + 18/50 = 1191/1225
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