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

Add 50/6 and 8/40

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

50/6 + 8/40 is 128/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
50/6 = 50 × 20/6 × 20 = 1000/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
Add the two like fractions:
1000/120 + 24/120 = 1000 + 24/120 = 1024/120
1024/120 simplified gives 128/15
So, 50/6 + 8/40 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15

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