Add 4/49 and 5/50
4/49 + 5/50 is 89/490.
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,
4/49 = 4 × 50/49 × 50 = 200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2450 + 245/2450 = 200 + 245/2450 = 445/2450 - 445/2450 simplified gives 89/490
- So, 4/49 + 5/50 = 89/490
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