Add 50/9 and 15/49, Solve 5 5/9 + 15/49 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 15/49

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 15/49

50/9 + 15/49 is 2585/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
50/9 = 50 × 49/9 × 49 = 2450/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441
Add the two like fractions:
2450/441 + 135/441 = 2450 + 135/441 = 2585/441
So, 50/9 + 15/49 = 2585/441
In mixed form: 5380/441

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