Add 3/49 and 50/45
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 5/45
3/49 + 50/45 is 517/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2205 + 2450/2205 = 135 + 2450/2205 = 2585/2205 - 2585/2205 simplified gives 517/441
- So, 3/49 + 50/45 = 517/441
In mixed form: 176/441
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