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Add 49/81 and 30/50

49/81 + 30/50 is 488/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    49/81 = 49 × 50/81 × 50 = 2450/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    30/50 = 30 × 81/50 × 81 = 2430/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/4050 + 2430/4050 = 2450 + 2430/4050 = 4880/4050
  5. 4880/4050 simplified gives 488/405
  6. So, 49/81 + 30/50 = 488/405
    In mixed form: 183/405

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