Add 50/54 and 35/49
50/54 + 35/49 is 310/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
50/54 = 50 × 49/54 × 49 = 2450/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
35/49 = 35 × 54/49 × 54 = 1890/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/2646 + 1890/2646 = 2450 + 1890/2646 = 4340/2646 - 4340/2646 simplified gives 310/189
- So, 50/54 + 35/49 = 310/189
In mixed form: 1121/189
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