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Add 63/49 and 1/50

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 1/50

63/49 + 1/50 is 457/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2450 + 49/2450 = 3150 + 49/2450 = 3199/2450
  5. 3199/2450 simplified gives 457/350
  6. So, 63/49 + 1/50 = 457/350
    In mixed form: 1107/350

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