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Add 48/50 and 3/49

48/50 + 3/49 is 1251/1225.

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,
    48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2450 + 150/2450 = 2352 + 150/2450 = 2502/2450
  5. 2502/2450 simplified gives 1251/1225
  6. So, 48/50 + 3/49 = 1251/1225
    In mixed form: 126/1225

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