Add 70/49 and 9/50
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 9/50
70/49 + 9/50 is 563/350.
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,
70/49 = 70 × 50/49 × 50 = 3500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/2450 + 441/2450 = 3500 + 441/2450 = 3941/2450 - 3941/2450 simplified gives 563/350
- So, 70/49 + 9/50 = 563/350
In mixed form: 1213/350
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