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

Add 45/6 and 6/50

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

45/6 + 6/50 is 381/50.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 18/150 = 1125 + 18/150 = 1143/150
1143/150 simplified gives 381/50
So, 45/6 + 6/50 = 381/50
In mixed form: 731/50

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