Add 50/40 and 3/49
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 3/49
50/40 + 3/49 is 257/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
3/49 = 3 × 40/49 × 40 = 120/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1960 + 120/1960 = 2450 + 120/1960 = 2570/1960 - 2570/1960 simplified gives 257/196
- So, 50/40 + 3/49 = 257/196
In mixed form: 161/196
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