Add 72/50 and 4/98
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 4/98
72/50 + 4/98 is 1814/1225.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2450 + 100/2450 = 3528 + 100/2450 = 3628/2450 - 3628/2450 simplified gives 1814/1225
- So, 72/50 + 4/98 = 1814/1225
In mixed form: 1589/1225
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