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Add 30/49 and 3/50

30/49 + 3/50 is 1647/2450.

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,
    30/49 = 30 × 50/49 × 50 = 1500/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/2450 + 147/2450 = 1500 + 147/2450 = 1647/2450
  5. So, 30/49 + 3/50 = 1647/2450

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