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Add 45/49 and 6/50

45/49 + 6/50 is 1272/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    45/49 = 45 × 50/49 × 50 = 2250/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2450 + 294/2450 = 2250 + 294/2450 = 2544/2450
  5. 2544/2450 simplified gives 1272/1225
  6. So, 45/49 + 6/50 = 1272/1225
    In mixed form: 147/1225

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