Add 2/49 and 5/50
2/49 + 5/50 is 69/490.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 50/49 × 50 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2450 + 245/2450 = 100 + 245/2450 = 345/2450 - 345/2450 simplified gives 69/490
- So, 2/49 + 5/50 = 69/490
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