Add 3/49 and 75/50
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 25/50
3/49 + 75/50 is 153/98.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2450 + 3675/2450 = 150 + 3675/2450 = 3825/2450 - 3825/2450 simplified gives 153/98
- So, 3/49 + 75/50 = 153/98
In mixed form: 155/98
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