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Add 49/28 and 45/50

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 45/50

49/28 + 45/50 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/700 + 630/700 = 1225 + 630/700 = 1855/700
  5. 1855/700 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 49/28 + 45/50 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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