Add 49/50 and 6/18
49/50 + 6/18 is 197/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 150/450 = 441 + 150/450 = 591/450 - 591/450 simplified gives 197/150
- So, 49/50 + 6/18 = 197/150
In mixed form: 147/150
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