Add 80/49 and 42/50
1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 42/50
80/49 + 42/50 is 3029/1225.
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,
80/49 = 80 × 50/49 × 50 = 4000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/2450 + 2058/2450 = 4000 + 2058/2450 = 6058/2450 - 6058/2450 simplified gives 3029/1225
- So, 80/49 + 42/50 = 3029/1225
In mixed form: 2579/1225
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