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Add 6/50 and 28/49

6/50 + 28/49 is 121/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    28/49 = 28 × 50/49 × 50 = 1400/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2450 + 1400/2450 = 294 + 1400/2450 = 1694/2450
  5. 1694/2450 simplified gives 121/175
  6. So, 6/50 + 28/49 = 121/175

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