Add 3/49 and 30/50
3/49 + 30/50 is 162/245.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2450 + 1470/2450 = 150 + 1470/2450 = 1620/2450 - 1620/2450 simplified gives 162/245
- So, 3/49 + 30/50 = 162/245
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