Add 12/50 and 30/49
12/50 + 30/49 is 1044/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
30/49 = 30 × 50/49 × 50 = 1500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2450 + 1500/2450 = 588 + 1500/2450 = 2088/2450 - 2088/2450 simplified gives 1044/1225
- So, 12/50 + 30/49 = 1044/1225
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