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Add 3/49 and 20/50

3/49 + 20/50 is 113/245.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/2450 + 980/2450 = 150 + 980/2450 = 1130/2450
  5. 1130/2450 simplified gives 113/245
  6. So, 3/49 + 20/50 = 113/245

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