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Add 10/50 and 1/49

10/50 + 1/49 is 54/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    1/49 = 1 × 50/49 × 50 = 50/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/2450 + 50/2450 = 490 + 50/2450 = 540/2450
  5. 540/2450 simplified gives 54/245
  6. So, 10/50 + 1/49 = 54/245

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