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

Add 50/6 and 40/50

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 40/50

50/6 + 40/50 is 137/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 120/150 = 1250 + 120/150 = 1370/150
1370/150 simplified gives 137/15
So, 50/6 + 40/50 = 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15

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