Add 6/48 and 50/9, Solve 6/48 + 5 5/9 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 50/9

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

6/48 + 50/9 is 409/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144
Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 800/144 = 18 + 800/144 = 818/144
818/144 simplified gives 409/72
So, 6/48 + 50/9 = 409/72
In mixed form: 549/72

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