Add 49/70 and 9/50
49/70 + 9/50 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350 - Add the two like fractions:
245/350 + 63/350 = 245 + 63/350 = 308/350 - 308/350 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 49/70 + 9/50 = 22/25
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