Add 75/50 and 8/49, Solve 1 25/50 + 8/49 as a fraction

Add 75/50 and 8/49

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 8/49

75/50 + 8/49 is 163/98.

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,
8/49 = 8 × 50/49 × 50 = 400/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3675/2450 + 400/2450 = 3675 + 400/2450 = 4075/2450
4075/2450 simplified gives 163/98
So, 75/50 + 8/49 = 163/98
In mixed form: 165/98

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