Add 54/50 and 4/49
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 4/49
54/50 + 4/49 is 1423/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
4/49 = 4 × 50/49 × 50 = 200/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/2450 + 200/2450 = 2646 + 200/2450 = 2846/2450 - 2846/2450 simplified gives 1423/1225
- So, 54/50 + 4/49 = 1423/1225
In mixed form: 1198/1225
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