Add 1/50 and 27/49
1/50 + 27/49 is 1399/2450.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
27/49 = 27 × 50/49 × 50 = 1350/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
49/2450 + 1350/2450 = 49 + 1350/2450 = 1399/2450 - So, 1/50 + 27/49 = 1399/2450
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