Add 32/49 and 70/50
1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 20/50
32/49 + 70/50 is 503/245.
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,
32/49 = 32 × 50/49 × 50 = 1600/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2450 + 3430/2450 = 1600 + 3430/2450 = 5030/2450 - 5030/2450 simplified gives 503/245
- So, 32/49 + 70/50 = 503/245
In mixed form: 213/245
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