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Add 63/50 and 24/98

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 24/98

63/50 + 24/98 is 3687/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    24/98 = 24 × 25/98 × 25 = 600/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/2450 + 600/2450 = 3087 + 600/2450 = 3687/2450
  5. So, 63/50 + 24/98 = 3687/2450
    In mixed form: 11237/2450

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