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Add 60/50 and 90/49

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 1 41/49

60/50 + 90/49 is 744/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    90/49 = 90 × 50/49 × 50 = 4500/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2450 + 4500/2450 = 2940 + 4500/2450 = 7440/2450
  5. 7440/2450 simplified gives 744/245
  6. So, 60/50 + 90/49 = 744/245
    In mixed form: 39/245

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