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Add 49/50 and 21/30

49/50 + 21/30 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/150 + 105/150 = 147 + 105/150 = 252/150
  5. 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 49/50 + 21/30 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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