Add 80/50 and 12/49
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 12/49
80/50 + 12/49 is 452/245.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 49/50 × 49 = 3920/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
12/49 = 12 × 50/49 × 50 = 600/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/2450 + 600/2450 = 3920 + 600/2450 = 4520/2450 - 4520/2450 simplified gives 452/245
- So, 80/50 + 12/49 = 452/245
In mixed form: 1207/245
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