Add 80/98 and 4/50
80/98 + 4/50 is 1098/1225.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 25/98 × 25 = 2000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/2450 + 196/2450 = 2000 + 196/2450 = 2196/2450 - 2196/2450 simplified gives 1098/1225
- So, 80/98 + 4/50 = 1098/1225
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