Add 70/50 and 1/49
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 1/49
70/50 + 1/49 is 348/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
1/49 = 1 × 50/49 × 50 = 50/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2450 + 50/2450 = 3430 + 50/2450 = 3480/2450 - 3480/2450 simplified gives 348/245
- So, 70/50 + 1/49 = 348/245
In mixed form: 1103/245
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