Add 6/9 and 49/50
6/9 + 49/50 is 247/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 441/450 = 300 + 441/450 = 741/450 - 741/450 simplified gives 247/150
- So, 6/9 + 49/50 = 247/150
In mixed form: 197/150
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/9+49/50 6/9+98/50 6/18+49/50 18/9+49/50 6/27+49/50 30/9+49/50 6/45+49/50 42/9+49/50 6/63+49/50