Add 3/49 and 4/50
3/49 + 4/50 is 173/1225.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2450 + 196/2450 = 150 + 196/2450 = 346/2450 - 346/2450 simplified gives 173/1225
- So, 3/49 + 4/50 = 173/1225
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