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Add 45/50 and 25/49

45/50 + 25/49 is 691/490.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    25/49 = 25 × 50/49 × 50 = 1250/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/2450 + 1250/2450 = 2205 + 1250/2450 = 3455/2450
  5. 3455/2450 simplified gives 691/490
  6. So, 45/50 + 25/49 = 691/490
    In mixed form: 1201/490

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