Add 6/50 and 63/49, Solve 6/50 + 1 14/49 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 63/49

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

6/50 + 63/49 is 246/175.

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,
6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
Add the two like fractions:
294/2450 + 3150/2450 = 294 + 3150/2450 = 3444/2450
3444/2450 simplified gives 246/175
So, 6/50 + 63/49 = 246/175
In mixed form: 171/175

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