Add 20/49 and 10/50
20/49 + 10/50 is 149/245.
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,
20/49 = 20 × 50/49 × 50 = 1000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/2450 + 490/2450 = 1000 + 490/2450 = 1490/2450 - 1490/2450 simplified gives 149/245
- So, 20/49 + 10/50 = 149/245
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