Add 75/98 and 25/50
75/98 + 25/50 is 62/49.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/2450 + 1225/2450 = 1875 + 1225/2450 = 3100/2450 - 3100/2450 simplified gives 62/49
- So, 75/98 + 25/50 = 62/49
In mixed form: 113/49
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