Add 50/6 and 15/30
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/30
50/6 + 15/30 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 15/30 = 250 + 15/30 = 265/30 - 265/30 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 50/6 + 15/30 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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