Add 49/3 and 48/50, Solve 16 1/3 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 48/50

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 48/50

49/3 + 48/50 is 1297/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
49/3 = 49 × 50/3 × 50 = 2450/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
Add the two like fractions:
2450/150 + 144/150 = 2450 + 144/150 = 2594/150
2594/150 simplified gives 1297/75
So, 49/3 + 48/50 = 1297/75
In mixed form: 1722/75

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