Add 2/6 and 49/50
2/6 + 49/50 is 197/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 147/150 = 50 + 147/150 = 197/150 - So, 2/6 + 49/50 = 197/150
In mixed form: 147/150
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