Add 50/6 and 40/5, Solve 8 2/6 + 8 0/5 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 40/5

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

50/6 + 40/5 is 49/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30
Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 240/30 = 250 + 240/30 = 490/30
490/30 simplified gives 49/3
So, 50/6 + 40/5 = 49/3
In mixed form: 161/3

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