Add 48/49 and 9/50
48/49 + 9/50 is 2841/2450.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 50/49 × 50 = 2400/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/2450 + 441/2450 = 2400 + 441/2450 = 2841/2450 - So, 48/49 + 9/50 = 2841/2450
In mixed form: 1391/2450
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