Add 9/50 and 84/49, Solve 9/50 + 1 35/49 as a fraction

Add 9/50 and 84/49

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

9/50 + 84/49 is 663/350.

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,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
84/49 = 84 × 50/49 × 50 = 4200/2450
Add the two like fractions:
441/2450 + 4200/2450 = 441 + 4200/2450 = 4641/2450
4641/2450 simplified gives 663/350
So, 9/50 + 84/49 = 663/350
In mixed form: 1313/350

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