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Add 49/25 and 35/50

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 35/50

49/25 + 35/50 is 133/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    49/25 = 49 × 2/25 × 2 = 98/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/50 + 35/50 = 98 + 35/50 = 133/50
  5. So, 49/25 + 35/50 = 133/50
    In mixed form: 233/50

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