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Add 2/15 and 50/6

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

2/15 + 50/6 is 127/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/30 + 250/30 = 4 + 250/30 = 254/30
  5. 254/30 simplified gives 127/15
  6. So, 2/15 + 50/6 = 127/15
    In mixed form: 87/15

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