Add 30/6 and 63/50, Solve 5 0/6 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 63/50

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

30/6 + 63/50 is 313/50.

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,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 189/150 = 750 + 189/150 = 939/150
939/150 simplified gives 313/50
So, 30/6 + 63/50 = 313/50
In mixed form: 613/50

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