Add 98/18 and 35/50
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 35/50
98/18 + 35/50 is 553/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/450 + 315/450 = 2450 + 315/450 = 2765/450 - 2765/450 simplified gives 553/90
- So, 98/18 + 35/50 = 553/90
In mixed form: 613/90
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