Add 50/6 and 45/50
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 45/50
50/6 + 45/50 is 277/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 135/150 = 1250 + 135/150 = 1385/150 - 1385/150 simplified gives 277/30
- So, 50/6 + 45/50 = 277/30
In mixed form: 97/30
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