Add 9/50 and 7/98
9/50 + 7/98 is 44/175.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2450 + 175/2450 = 441 + 175/2450 = 616/2450 - 616/2450 simplified gives 44/175
- So, 9/50 + 7/98 = 44/175
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