Add 63/50 and 84/98
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 84/98
63/50 + 84/98 is 741/350.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2450 + 2100/2450 = 3087 + 2100/2450 = 5187/2450 - 5187/2450 simplified gives 741/350
- So, 63/50 + 84/98 = 741/350
In mixed form: 241/350
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