Add 98/16 and 4/50
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 4/50
98/16 + 4/50 is 1241/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
98/16 = 98 × 25/16 × 25 = 2450/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
4/50 = 4 × 8/50 × 8 = 32/400 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/400 + 32/400 = 2450 + 32/400 = 2482/400 - 2482/400 simplified gives 1241/200
- So, 98/16 + 4/50 = 1241/200
In mixed form: 641/200
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