Add 15/50 and 48/49
15/50 + 48/49 is 627/490.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 50/49 × 50 = 2400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2450 + 2400/2450 = 735 + 2400/2450 = 3135/2450 - 3135/2450 simplified gives 627/490
- So, 15/50 + 48/49 = 627/490
In mixed form: 1137/490
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