Add 30/49 and 75/50
1st number: 30/49, 2nd number: 1 25/50
30/49 + 75/50 is 207/98.
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,
30/49 = 30 × 50/49 × 50 = 1500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2450 + 3675/2450 = 1500 + 3675/2450 = 5175/2450 - 5175/2450 simplified gives 207/98
- So, 30/49 + 75/50 = 207/98
In mixed form: 211/98
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