Add 8/50 and 5/49
8/50 + 5/49 is 321/1225.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 50/49 × 50 = 250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2450 + 250/2450 = 392 + 250/2450 = 642/2450 - 642/2450 simplified gives 321/1225
- So, 8/50 + 5/49 = 321/1225
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