Add 50/6 and 7/49, Solve 8 2/6 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 7/49

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/49

50/6 + 7/49 is 178/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
7/49 = 7 × 6/49 × 6 = 42/294
Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 42/294 = 2450 + 42/294 = 2492/294
2492/294 simplified gives 178/21
So, 50/6 + 7/49 = 178/21
In mixed form: 810/21

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