Add 7/49 and 48/50
7/49 + 48/50 is 193/175.
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,
7/49 = 7 × 50/49 × 50 = 350/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
350/2450 + 2352/2450 = 350 + 2352/2450 = 2702/2450 - 2702/2450 simplified gives 193/175
- So, 7/49 + 48/50 = 193/175
In mixed form: 118/175
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