Add 7/98 and 20/50
7/98 + 20/50 is 33/70.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2450 + 980/2450 = 175 + 980/2450 = 1155/2450 - 1155/2450 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 7/98 + 20/50 = 33/70
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