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Add 50/6 and 9/30

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 9/30

50/6 + 9/30 is 259/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/30 + 9/30 = 250 + 9/30 = 259/30
  5. So, 50/6 + 9/30 = 259/30
    In mixed form: 819/30

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