Add 18/49 and 7/50
18/49 + 7/50 is 1243/2450.
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,
18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2450 + 343/2450 = 900 + 343/2450 = 1243/2450 - So, 18/49 + 7/50 = 1243/2450
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