Add 49/6 and 35/50, Solve 8 1/6 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 35/50

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 35/50

49/6 + 35/50 is 133/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
Add the two like fractions:
1225/150 + 105/150 = 1225 + 105/150 = 1330/150
1330/150 simplified gives 133/15
So, 49/6 + 35/50 = 133/15
In mixed form: 813/15

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