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Add 4/50 and 6/4

1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 1 2/4

4/50 + 6/4 is 79/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/100 + 150/100 = 8 + 150/100 = 158/100
  5. 158/100 simplified gives 79/50
  6. So, 4/50 + 6/4 = 79/50
    In mixed form: 129/50

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