Add 90/50 and 8/49
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 8/49
90/50 + 8/49 is 481/245.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2450 + 400/2450 = 4410 + 400/2450 = 4810/2450 - 4810/2450 simplified gives 481/245
- So, 90/50 + 8/49 = 481/245
In mixed form: 1236/245
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