Add 75/98 and 50/90
75/98 + 50/90 is 1165/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
75/98 = 75 × 45/98 × 45 = 3375/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/4410 + 2450/4410 = 3375 + 2450/4410 = 5825/4410 - 5825/4410 simplified gives 1165/882
- So, 75/98 + 50/90 = 1165/882
In mixed form: 1283/882
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