Add 49/50 and 4/3
1st number: 49/50, 2nd number: 1 1/3
49/50 + 4/3 is 347/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 200/150 = 147 + 200/150 = 347/150 - So, 49/50 + 4/3 = 347/150
In mixed form: 247/150
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