Add 16/6 and 60/50, Solve 2 4/6 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 60/50

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

16/6 + 60/50 is 58/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 180/150 = 400 + 180/150 = 580/150
580/150 simplified gives 58/15
So, 16/6 + 60/50 = 58/15
In mixed form: 313/15

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