Add 56/50 and 18/49, Solve 1 6/50 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 56/50 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 18/49

56/50 + 18/49 is 1822/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450
Add the two like fractions:
2744/2450 + 900/2450 = 2744 + 900/2450 = 3644/2450
3644/2450 simplified gives 1822/1225
So, 56/50 + 18/49 = 1822/1225
In mixed form: 1597/1225

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