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Add 5/49 and 15/50

5/49 + 15/50 is 197/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    5/49 = 5 × 50/49 × 50 = 250/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/2450 + 735/2450 = 250 + 735/2450 = 985/2450
  5. 985/2450 simplified gives 197/490
  6. So, 5/49 + 15/50 = 197/490

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