Add 49/6 and 48/50
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 48/50
49/6 + 48/50 is 1369/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/150 + 144/150 = 1225 + 144/150 = 1369/150 - So, 49/6 + 48/50 = 1369/150
In mixed form: 919/150
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