Add 8/50 and 6/98
8/50 + 6/98 is 271/1225.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2450 + 150/2450 = 392 + 150/2450 = 542/2450 - 542/2450 simplified gives 271/1225
- So, 8/50 + 6/98 = 271/1225
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