Add 2/49 and 90/50
1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 1 40/50
2/49 + 90/50 is 451/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
2/49 = 2 × 50/49 × 50 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2450 + 4410/2450 = 100 + 4410/2450 = 4510/2450 - 4510/2450 simplified gives 451/245
- So, 2/49 + 90/50 = 451/245
In mixed form: 1206/245
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