Add 72/50 and 6/49, Solve 1 22/50 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 6/49

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 6/49

72/50 + 6/49 is 1914/1225.

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,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3528/2450 + 300/2450 = 3528 + 300/2450 = 3828/2450
3828/2450 simplified gives 1914/1225
So, 72/50 + 6/49 = 1914/1225
In mixed form: 1689/1225

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