Add 50/45 and 14/49, Solve 1 5/45 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 50/45 and 14/49

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 14/49

50/45 + 14/49 is 88/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
14/49 = 14 × 45/49 × 45 = 630/2205
Add the two like fractions:
2450/2205 + 630/2205 = 2450 + 630/2205 = 3080/2205
3080/2205 simplified gives 88/63
So, 50/45 + 14/49 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63

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