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Add 40/50 and 6/49

40/50 + 6/49 is 226/245.

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,
    40/50 = 40 × 49/50 × 49 = 1960/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/2450 + 300/2450 = 1960 + 300/2450 = 2260/2450
  5. 2260/2450 simplified gives 226/245
  6. So, 40/50 + 6/49 = 226/245

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