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Add 9/49 and 50/40

1st number: 9/49, 2nd number: 1 10/40

9/49 + 50/40 is 281/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    9/49 = 9 × 40/49 × 40 = 360/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1960 + 2450/1960 = 360 + 2450/1960 = 2810/1960
  5. 2810/1960 simplified gives 281/196
  6. So, 9/49 + 50/40 = 281/196
    In mixed form: 185/196

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