Add 18/6 and 80/50, Solve 3 0/6 + 1 30/50 as a fraction

Add 18/6 and 80/50

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

18/6 + 80/50 is 23/5.

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,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
80/50 = 80 × 3/50 × 3 = 240/150
Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 240/150 = 450 + 240/150 = 690/150
690/150 simplified gives 23/5
So, 18/6 + 80/50 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5

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