Add 50/6 and 40/25, Solve 8 2/6 + 1 15/25 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 40/25

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

50/6 + 40/25 is 149/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150
Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 240/150 = 1250 + 240/150 = 1490/150
1490/150 simplified gives 149/15
So, 50/6 + 40/25 = 149/15
In mixed form: 914/15

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