Add 49/9 and 6/50, Solve 5 4/9 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 6/50

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 6/50

49/9 + 6/50 is 1252/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
49/9 = 49 × 50/9 × 50 = 2450/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Add the two like fractions:
2450/450 + 54/450 = 2450 + 54/450 = 2504/450
2504/450 simplified gives 1252/225
So, 49/9 + 6/50 = 1252/225
In mixed form: 5127/225

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