Add 50/75 and 10/49
50/75 + 10/49 is 128/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
50/75 = 50 × 49/75 × 49 = 2450/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
10/49 = 10 × 75/49 × 75 = 750/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/3675 + 750/3675 = 2450 + 750/3675 = 3200/3675 - 3200/3675 simplified gives 128/147
- So, 50/75 + 10/49 = 128/147
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