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Add 1/6 and 49/75

1/6 + 49/75 is 41/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/150 + 98/150 = 25 + 98/150 = 123/150
  5. 123/150 simplified gives 41/50
  6. So, 1/6 + 49/75 = 41/50

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