Add 4/50 and 42/49
4/50 + 42/49 is 164/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2450 + 2100/2450 = 196 + 2100/2450 = 2296/2450 - 2296/2450 simplified gives 164/175
- So, 4/50 + 42/49 = 164/175
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