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Add 50/6 and 18/36

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 18/36

50/6 + 18/36 is 53/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    50/6 = 50 × 6/6 × 6 = 300/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/36 + 18/36 = 300 + 18/36 = 318/36
  5. 318/36 simplified gives 53/6
  6. So, 50/6 + 18/36 = 53/6
    In mixed form: 85/6

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