Add 49/50 and 1/6
49/50 + 1/6 is 86/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 25/150 = 147 + 25/150 = 172/150 - 172/150 simplified gives 86/75
- So, 49/50 + 1/6 = 86/75
In mixed form: 111/75
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