Add 49/50 and 27/30
49/50 + 27/30 is 47/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 135/150 = 147 + 135/150 = 282/150 - 282/150 simplified gives 47/25
- So, 49/50 + 27/30 = 47/25
In mixed form: 122/25
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