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Add 50/28 and 9/49

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 9/49

50/28 + 9/49 is 193/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/196 + 36/196 = 350 + 36/196 = 386/196
  5. 386/196 simplified gives 193/98
  6. So, 50/28 + 9/49 = 193/98
    In mixed form: 195/98

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