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Add 50/5 and 3/6

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3/6

50/5 + 3/6 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/30 + 15/30 = 300 + 15/30 = 315/30
  5. 315/30 simplified gives 21/2
  6. So, 50/5 + 3/6 = 21/2
    In mixed form: 101/2

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