Add 80/50 and 6/98
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 6/98
80/50 + 6/98 is 407/245.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 49/50 × 49 = 3920/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/2450 + 150/2450 = 3920 + 150/2450 = 4070/2450 - 4070/2450 simplified gives 407/245
- So, 80/50 + 6/98 = 407/245
In mixed form: 1162/245
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