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Add 84/49 and 7/50

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 7/50

84/49 + 7/50 is 649/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    84/49 = 84 × 50/49 × 50 = 4200/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/2450 + 343/2450 = 4200 + 343/2450 = 4543/2450
  5. 4543/2450 simplified gives 649/350
  6. So, 84/49 + 7/50 = 649/350
    In mixed form: 1299/350

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