Add 63/98 and 5/50
63/98 + 5/50 is 26/35.
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,
63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2450 + 245/2450 = 1575 + 245/2450 = 1820/2450 - 1820/2450 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 63/98 + 5/50 = 26/35
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