Add 42/49 and 3/50
42/49 + 3/50 is 321/350.
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,
42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
3/50 = 3 × 49/50 × 49 = 147/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2450 + 147/2450 = 2100 + 147/2450 = 2247/2450 - 2247/2450 simplified gives 321/350
- So, 42/49 + 3/50 = 321/350
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