Add 70/6 and 48/50, Solve 11 4/6 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 48/50

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 48/50

70/6 + 48/50 is 947/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
Add the two like fractions:
1750/150 + 144/150 = 1750 + 144/150 = 1894/150
1894/150 simplified gives 947/75
So, 70/6 + 48/50 = 947/75
In mixed form: 1247/75

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