Add 50/9 and 7/98, Solve 5 5/9 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 7/98

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 7/98

50/9 + 7/98 is 709/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Add the two like fractions:
4900/882 + 63/882 = 4900 + 63/882 = 4963/882
4963/882 simplified gives 709/126
So, 50/9 + 7/98 = 709/126
In mixed form: 579/126

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