Add 10/6 and 50/75, Solve 1 4/6 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 50/75

10/6 + 50/75 is 7/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 100/150 = 250 + 100/150 = 350/150
350/150 simplified gives 7/3
So, 10/6 + 50/75 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3

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