Add 75/50 and 60/49, Solve 1 25/50 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 75/50 and 60/49

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

75/50 + 60/49 is 267/98.

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,
75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
60/49 = 60 × 50/49 × 50 = 3000/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3675/2450 + 3000/2450 = 3675 + 3000/2450 = 6675/2450
6675/2450 simplified gives 267/98
So, 75/50 + 60/49 = 267/98
In mixed form: 271/98

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