Add 81/50 and 4/98, Solve 1 31/50 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 81/50 and 4/98

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 4/98

81/50 + 4/98 is 4069/2450.

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,
81/50 = 81 × 49/50 × 49 = 3969/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3969/2450 + 100/2450 = 3969 + 100/2450 = 4069/2450
So, 81/50 + 4/98 = 4069/2450
In mixed form: 11619/2450

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