Add 75/50 and 1/98
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 1/98
75/50 + 1/98 is 74/49.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2450 + 25/2450 = 3675 + 25/2450 = 3700/2450 - 3700/2450 simplified gives 74/49
- So, 75/50 + 1/98 = 74/49
In mixed form: 125/49
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