Add 98/50 and 14/49
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 14/49
98/50 + 14/49 is 393/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
14/49 = 14 × 50/49 × 50 = 700/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/2450 + 700/2450 = 4802 + 700/2450 = 5502/2450 - 5502/2450 simplified gives 393/175
- So, 98/50 + 14/49 = 393/175
In mixed form: 243/175
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