Add 7/50 and 20/98
7/50 + 20/98 is 843/2450.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
343/2450 + 500/2450 = 343 + 500/2450 = 843/2450 - So, 7/50 + 20/98 = 843/2450
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