Add 36/6 and 98/50, Solve 6 0/6 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 36/6 and 98/50

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

36/6 + 98/50 is 199/25.

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,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150
Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 294/150 = 900 + 294/150 = 1194/150
1194/150 simplified gives 199/25
So, 36/6 + 98/50 = 199/25
In mixed form: 724/25

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