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Add 24/45 and 50/6

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 8 2/6

24/45 + 50/6 is 133/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 750/90 = 48 + 750/90 = 798/90
  5. 798/90 simplified gives 133/15
  6. So, 24/45 + 50/6 = 133/15
    In mixed form: 813/15

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