Add 8/98 and 8/50
8/98 + 8/50 is 296/1225.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2450 + 392/2450 = 200 + 392/2450 = 592/2450 - 592/2450 simplified gives 296/1225
- So, 8/98 + 8/50 = 296/1225
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