Add 81/98 and 2/50
81/98 + 2/50 is 2123/2450.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 25/98 × 25 = 2025/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2450 + 98/2450 = 2025 + 98/2450 = 2123/2450 - So, 81/98 + 2/50 = 2123/2450
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