Add 60/98 and 24/50
60/98 + 24/50 is 1338/1225.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 49/50 × 49 = 1176/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2450 + 1176/2450 = 1500 + 1176/2450 = 2676/2450 - 2676/2450 simplified gives 1338/1225
- So, 60/98 + 24/50 = 1338/1225
In mixed form: 1113/1225
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