Add 48/7 and 8/50, Solve 6 6/7 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 48/7 and 8/50

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 8/50

48/7 + 8/50 is 1228/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
48/7 = 48 × 50/7 × 50 = 2400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
Add the two like fractions:
2400/350 + 56/350 = 2400 + 56/350 = 2456/350
2456/350 simplified gives 1228/175
So, 48/7 + 8/50 = 1228/175
In mixed form: 73/175

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