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Add 27/49 and 1/50

27/49 + 1/50 is 1399/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    27/49 = 27 × 50/49 × 50 = 1350/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2450 + 49/2450 = 1350 + 49/2450 = 1399/2450
  5. So, 27/49 + 1/50 = 1399/2450

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