Add 36/6 and 24/50, Solve 6 0/6 + 24/50 as a fraction

Add 36/6 and 24/50

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/50

36/6 + 24/50 is 162/25.

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,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150
Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 72/150 = 900 + 72/150 = 972/150
972/150 simplified gives 162/25
So, 36/6 + 24/50 = 162/25
In mixed form: 612/25

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