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Add 15/80 and 50/6

1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 8 2/6

15/80 + 50/6 is 409/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/240 + 2000/240 = 45 + 2000/240 = 2045/240
  5. 2045/240 simplified gives 409/48
  6. So, 15/80 + 50/6 = 409/48
    In mixed form: 825/48

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