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Add 5/50 and 1/6

5/50 + 1/6 is 4/15.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/150 + 25/150 = 15 + 25/150 = 40/150
  5. 40/150 simplified gives 4/15
  6. So, 5/50 + 1/6 = 4/15

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