Add 49/36 and 6/50, Solve 1 13/36 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 49/36 and 6/50

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 6/50

49/36 + 6/50 is 1333/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
49/36 = 49 × 25/36 × 25 = 1225/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900
Add the two like fractions:
1225/900 + 108/900 = 1225 + 108/900 = 1333/900
So, 49/36 + 6/50 = 1333/900
In mixed form: 1433/900

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