Add 2/49 and 50/54
2/49 + 50/54 is 1279/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
2/49 = 2 × 54/49 × 54 = 108/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
50/54 = 50 × 49/54 × 49 = 2450/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
108/2646 + 2450/2646 = 108 + 2450/2646 = 2558/2646 - 2558/2646 simplified gives 1279/1323
- So, 2/49 + 50/54 = 1279/1323
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