Add 1/50 and 7/6, Solve 1/50 + 1 1/6 as a fraction

Add 1/50 and 7/6

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

1/50 + 7/6 is 89/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
Add the two like fractions:
3/150 + 175/150 = 3 + 175/150 = 178/150
178/150 simplified gives 89/75
So, 1/50 + 7/6 = 89/75
In mixed form: 114/75

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