Add 50/6 and 25/90, Solve 8 2/6 + 25/90 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 25/90

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 25/90

50/6 + 25/90 is 155/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
Add the two like fractions:
750/90 + 25/90 = 750 + 25/90 = 775/90
775/90 simplified gives 155/18
So, 50/6 + 25/90 = 155/18
In mixed form: 811/18

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