Add 36/49 and 6/50
36/49 + 6/50 is 1047/1225.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 50/49 × 50 = 1800/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2450 + 294/2450 = 1800 + 294/2450 = 2094/2450 - 2094/2450 simplified gives 1047/1225
- So, 36/49 + 6/50 = 1047/1225
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