Add 50/6 and 18/4, Solve 8 2/6 + 4 2/4 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 18/4

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 4 2/4

50/6 + 18/4 is 77/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12
Add the two like fractions:
100/12 + 54/12 = 100 + 54/12 = 154/12
154/12 simplified gives 77/6
So, 50/6 + 18/4 = 77/6
In mixed form: 125/6

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