Add 28/6 and 45/50, Solve 4 4/6 + 45/50 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 45/50

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 45/50

28/6 + 45/50 is 167/30.

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,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 135/150 = 700 + 135/150 = 835/150
835/150 simplified gives 167/30
So, 28/6 + 45/50 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30

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