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Add 75/98 and 63/50

1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 1 13/50

75/98 + 63/50 is 2481/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/2450 + 3087/2450 = 1875 + 3087/2450 = 4962/2450
  5. 4962/2450 simplified gives 2481/1225
  6. So, 75/98 + 63/50 = 2481/1225
    In mixed form: 231/1225

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