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Add 49/50 and 9/7

1st number: 49/50, 2nd number: 1 2/7

49/50 + 9/7 is 793/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    9/7 = 9 × 50/7 × 50 = 450/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/350 + 450/350 = 343 + 450/350 = 793/350
  5. So, 49/50 + 9/7 = 793/350
    In mixed form: 293/350

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