Add 15/49 and 25/50
15/49 + 25/50 is 79/98.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 50/49 × 50 = 750/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2450 + 1225/2450 = 750 + 1225/2450 = 1975/2450 - 1975/2450 simplified gives 79/98
- So, 15/49 + 25/50 = 79/98
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