Add 8/98 and 35/50
8/98 + 35/50 is 383/490.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2450 + 1715/2450 = 200 + 1715/2450 = 1915/2450 - 1915/2450 simplified gives 383/490
- So, 8/98 + 35/50 = 383/490
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