Add 75/49 and 70/50, Solve 1 26/49 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 75/49 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 26/49, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

75/49 + 70/50 is 718/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
75/49 = 75 × 50/49 × 50 = 3750/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3750/2450 + 3430/2450 = 3750 + 3430/2450 = 7180/2450
7180/2450 simplified gives 718/245
So, 75/49 + 70/50 = 718/245
In mixed form: 2228/245

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