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Add 49/6 and 9/50

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 9/50

49/6 + 9/50 is 626/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/150 + 27/150 = 1225 + 27/150 = 1252/150
  5. 1252/150 simplified gives 626/75
  6. So, 49/6 + 9/50 = 626/75
    In mixed form: 826/75

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