Add 48/9 and 98/50, Solve 5 3/9 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 48/9 and 98/50

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

48/9 + 98/50 is 547/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
48/9 = 48 × 50/9 × 50 = 2400/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
Add the two like fractions:
2400/450 + 882/450 = 2400 + 882/450 = 3282/450
3282/450 simplified gives 547/75
So, 48/9 + 98/50 = 547/75
In mixed form: 722/75

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