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Add 30/50 and 8/6

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 2/6

30/50 + 8/6 is 29/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 200/150 = 90 + 200/150 = 290/150
  5. 290/150 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 30/50 + 8/6 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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