Add 28/50 and 3/49
28/50 + 3/49 is 761/1225.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2450 + 150/2450 = 1372 + 150/2450 = 1522/2450 - 1522/2450 simplified gives 761/1225
- So, 28/50 + 3/49 = 761/1225
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