Add 50/14 and 4/49
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 4/49
50/14 + 4/49 is 179/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
50/14 = 50 × 7/14 × 7 = 350/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98 - Add the two like fractions:
350/98 + 8/98 = 350 + 8/98 = 358/98 - 358/98 simplified gives 179/49
- So, 50/14 + 4/49 = 179/49
In mixed form: 332/49
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