Add 15/50 and 45/49
15/50 + 45/49 is 597/490.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
45/49 = 45 × 50/49 × 50 = 2250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2450 + 2250/2450 = 735 + 2250/2450 = 2985/2450 - 2985/2450 simplified gives 597/490
- So, 15/50 + 45/49 = 597/490
In mixed form: 1107/490
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