Add 40/49 and 16/50
40/49 + 16/50 is 1392/1225.
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,
40/49 = 40 × 50/49 × 50 = 2000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/2450 + 784/2450 = 2000 + 784/2450 = 2784/2450 - 2784/2450 simplified gives 1392/1225
- So, 40/49 + 16/50 = 1392/1225
In mixed form: 1167/1225
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