Add 5/50 and 8/49
5/50 + 8/49 is 129/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2450 + 400/2450 = 245 + 400/2450 = 645/2450 - 645/2450 simplified gives 129/490
- So, 5/50 + 8/49 = 129/490
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