Add 9/49 and 96/50, Solve 9/49 + 1 46/50 as a fraction

Add 9/49 and 96/50

1^st number: 9/49, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

9/49 + 96/50 is 2577/1225.

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,
9/49 = 9 × 50/49 × 50 = 450/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
96/50 = 96 × 49/50 × 49 = 4704/2450
Add the two like fractions:
450/2450 + 4704/2450 = 450 + 4704/2450 = 5154/2450
5154/2450 simplified gives 2577/1225
So, 9/49 + 96/50 = 2577/1225
In mixed form: 2127/1225

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