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Add 1/49 and 8/50

1/49 + 8/50 is 221/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    1/49 = 1 × 50/49 × 50 = 50/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/2450 + 392/2450 = 50 + 392/2450 = 442/2450
  5. 442/2450 simplified gives 221/1225
  6. So, 1/49 + 8/50 = 221/1225

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