Add 63/50 and 60/98
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 60/98
63/50 + 60/98 is 4587/2450.
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,
60/98 = 60 × 25/98 × 25 = 1500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2450 + 1500/2450 = 3087 + 1500/2450 = 4587/2450 - So, 63/50 + 60/98 = 4587/2450
In mixed form: 12137/2450
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