Add 50/49 and 5/18, Solve 1 1/49 + 5/18 as a fraction

Add 50/49 and 5/18

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 5/18

50/49 + 5/18 is 1145/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
50/49 = 50 × 18/49 × 18 = 900/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882
Add the two like fractions:
900/882 + 245/882 = 900 + 245/882 = 1145/882
So, 50/49 + 5/18 = 1145/882
In mixed form: 1263/882

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