Add 6/4 and 9/50, Solve 1 2/4 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 9/50

6/4 + 9/50 is 42/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
9/50 = 9 × 2/50 × 2 = 18/100
Add the two like fractions:
150/100 + 18/100 = 150 + 18/100 = 168/100
168/100 simplified gives 42/25
So, 6/4 + 9/50 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25

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