Add 45/6 and 5/50, Solve 7 3/6 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 5/50

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/50

45/6 + 5/50 is 38/5.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 15/150 = 1125 + 15/150 = 1140/150
1140/150 simplified gives 38/5
So, 45/6 + 5/50 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5

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