Add 84/49 and 8/50
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 8/50
84/49 + 8/50 is 328/175.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 50/49 × 50 = 4200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/2450 + 392/2450 = 4200 + 392/2450 = 4592/2450 - 4592/2450 simplified gives 328/175
- So, 84/49 + 8/50 = 328/175
In mixed form: 1153/175
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