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Add 50/6 and 60/9

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 6 6/9

50/6 + 60/9 is 15/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    60/9 = 60 × 2/9 × 2 = 120/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/18 + 120/18 = 150 + 120/18 = 270/18
  5. 270/18 simplified gives 15/1
  6. So, 50/6 + 60/9 = 15/1

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