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Add 4/50 and 60/49

1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 1 11/49

4/50 + 60/49 is 1598/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    60/49 = 60 × 50/49 × 50 = 3000/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2450 + 3000/2450 = 196 + 3000/2450 = 3196/2450
  5. 3196/2450 simplified gives 1598/1225
  6. So, 4/50 + 60/49 = 1598/1225
    In mixed form: 1373/1225

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