Add 24/49 and 63/50, Solve 24/49 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 24/49 and 63/50

1^st number: 24/49, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

24/49 + 63/50 is 4287/2450.

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,
24/49 = 24 × 50/49 × 50 = 1200/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1200/2450 + 3087/2450 = 1200 + 3087/2450 = 4287/2450
So, 24/49 + 63/50 = 4287/2450
In mixed form: 11837/2450

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