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Add 45/50 and 8/6

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

45/50 + 8/6 is 67/30.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/150 + 200/150 = 135 + 200/150 = 335/150
  5. 335/150 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 45/50 + 8/6 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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