Add 49/81 and 30/50
49/81 + 30/50 is 488/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
49/81 = 49 × 50/81 × 50 = 2450/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
30/50 = 30 × 81/50 × 81 = 2430/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/4050 + 2430/4050 = 2450 + 2430/4050 = 4880/4050 - 4880/4050 simplified gives 488/405
- So, 49/81 + 30/50 = 488/405
In mixed form: 183/405
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