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Add 40/49 and 70/50

1st number: 40/49, 2nd number: 1 20/50

40/49 + 70/50 is 543/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    40/49 = 40 × 50/49 × 50 = 2000/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/2450 + 3430/2450 = 2000 + 3430/2450 = 5430/2450
  5. 5430/2450 simplified gives 543/245
  6. So, 40/49 + 70/50 = 543/245
    In mixed form: 253/245

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