Add 9/98 and 49/50
9/98 + 49/50 is 1313/1225.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
49/50 = 49 × 49/50 × 49 = 2401/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
225/2450 + 2401/2450 = 225 + 2401/2450 = 2626/2450 - 2626/2450 simplified gives 1313/1225
- So, 9/98 + 49/50 = 1313/1225
In mixed form: 188/1225
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