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Add 5/50 and 8/49

5/50 + 8/49 is 129/490.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/2450 + 400/2450 = 245 + 400/2450 = 645/2450
  5. 645/2450 simplified gives 129/490
  6. So, 5/50 + 8/49 = 129/490

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