Add 18/50 and 10/49
18/50 + 10/49 is 691/1225.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
10/49 = 10 × 50/49 × 50 = 500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2450 + 500/2450 = 882 + 500/2450 = 1382/2450 - 1382/2450 simplified gives 691/1225
- So, 18/50 + 10/49 = 691/1225
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