Add 30/6 and 5/50, Solve 5 0/6 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 5/50

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/50

30/6 + 5/50 is 51/10.

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,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 15/150 = 750 + 15/150 = 765/150
765/150 simplified gives 51/10
So, 30/6 + 5/50 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10

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