Add 50/20 and 3/49
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3/49
50/20 + 3/49 is 251/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
50/20 = 50 × 49/20 × 49 = 2450/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
3/49 = 3 × 20/49 × 20 = 60/980 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/980 + 60/980 = 2450 + 60/980 = 2510/980 - 2510/980 simplified gives 251/98
- So, 50/20 + 3/49 = 251/98
In mixed form: 255/98
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