Add 50/6 and 15/18
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/18
50/6 + 15/18 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
150/18 + 15/18 = 150 + 15/18 = 165/18 - 165/18 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 50/6 + 15/18 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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