Add 64/49 and 70/50
1st number: 1 15/49, 2nd number: 1 20/50
64/49 + 70/50 is 663/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
64/49 = 64 × 50/49 × 50 = 3200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/2450 + 3430/2450 = 3200 + 3430/2450 = 6630/2450 - 6630/2450 simplified gives 663/245
- So, 64/49 + 70/50 = 663/245
In mixed form: 2173/245
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