Add 50/6 and 9/50, Solve 8 2/6 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 9/50

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/50

50/6 + 9/50 is 1277/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 27/150 = 1250 + 27/150 = 1277/150
So, 50/6 + 9/50 = 1277/150
In mixed form: 877/150

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