Add 5/50 and 10/6
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 4/6
5/50 + 10/6 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
15/150 + 250/150 = 15 + 250/150 = 265/150 - 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 5/50 + 10/6 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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