Add 75/50 and 45/98
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 45/98
75/50 + 45/98 is 96/49.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 25/98 × 25 = 1125/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2450 + 1125/2450 = 3675 + 1125/2450 = 4800/2450 - 4800/2450 simplified gives 96/49
- So, 75/50 + 45/98 = 96/49
In mixed form: 147/49
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