Add 84/50 and 6/98
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 6/98
84/50 + 6/98 is 2133/1225.
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,
84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2450 + 150/2450 = 4116 + 150/2450 = 4266/2450 - 4266/2450 simplified gives 2133/1225
- So, 84/50 + 6/98 = 2133/1225
In mixed form: 1908/1225
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