Add 50/5 and 4/6
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4/6
50/5 + 4/6 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
300/30 + 20/30 = 300 + 20/30 = 320/30 - 320/30 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 50/5 + 4/6 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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