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Add 50/6 and 50/75

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 50/75

50/6 + 50/75 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/150 + 100/150 = 1250 + 100/150 = 1350/150
  5. 1350/150 simplified gives 9/1
  6. So, 50/6 + 50/75 = 9/1

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