Add 8/50 and 25/49
8/50 + 25/49 is 821/1225.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
25/49 = 25 × 50/49 × 50 = 1250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2450 + 1250/2450 = 392 + 1250/2450 = 1642/2450 - 1642/2450 simplified gives 821/1225
- So, 8/50 + 25/49 = 821/1225
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