Add 49/28 and 3/50
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 3/50
49/28 + 3/50 is 181/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/700 + 42/700 = 1225 + 42/700 = 1267/700 - 1267/700 simplified gives 181/100
- So, 49/28 + 3/50 = 181/100
In mixed form: 181/100
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