Add 6/49 and 75/50, Solve 6/49 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 6/49 and 75/50

1^st number: 6/49, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

6/49 + 75/50 is 159/98.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
Add the two like fractions:
300/2450 + 3675/2450 = 300 + 3675/2450 = 3975/2450
3975/2450 simplified gives 159/98
So, 6/49 + 75/50 = 159/98
In mixed form: 161/98

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