Add 50/6 and 6/96, Solve 8 2/6 + 6/96 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 6/96

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 6/96

50/6 + 6/96 is 403/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
Add the two like fractions:
800/96 + 6/96 = 800 + 6/96 = 806/96
806/96 simplified gives 403/48
So, 50/6 + 6/96 = 403/48
In mixed form: 819/48

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