Add 84/6 and 49/50, Solve 14 0/6 + 49/50 as a fraction

Add 84/6 and 49/50

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/50

84/6 + 49/50 is 749/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150
Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 147/150 = 2100 + 147/150 = 2247/150
2247/150 simplified gives 749/50
So, 84/6 + 49/50 = 749/50
In mixed form: 1449/50

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