Add 3/49 and 45/50
3/49 + 45/50 is 471/490.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2450 + 2205/2450 = 150 + 2205/2450 = 2355/2450 - 2355/2450 simplified gives 471/490
- So, 3/49 + 45/50 = 471/490
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