Add 63/50 and 1/98
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1/98
63/50 + 1/98 is 1556/1225.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2450 + 25/2450 = 3087 + 25/2450 = 3112/2450 - 3112/2450 simplified gives 1556/1225
- So, 63/50 + 1/98 = 1556/1225
In mixed form: 1331/1225
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