Add 50/6 and 18/80
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 18/80
50/6 + 18/80 is 1027/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/240 + 54/240 = 2000 + 54/240 = 2054/240 - 2054/240 simplified gives 1027/120
- So, 50/6 + 18/80 = 1027/120
In mixed form: 867/120
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