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Add 7/6 and 4/50

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 4/50

7/6 + 4/50 is 187/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/150 + 12/150 = 175 + 12/150 = 187/150
  5. So, 7/6 + 4/50 = 187/150
    In mixed form: 137/150

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