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Add 1/50 and 49/6

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 8 1/6

1/50 + 49/6 is 614/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/150 + 1225/150 = 3 + 1225/150 = 1228/150
  5. 1228/150 simplified gives 614/75
  6. So, 1/50 + 49/6 = 614/75
    In mixed form: 814/75

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