Add 50/6 and 9/72, Solve 8 2/6 + 9/72 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 9/72

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/72

50/6 + 9/72 is 203/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72
Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 9/72 = 600 + 9/72 = 609/72
609/72 simplified gives 203/24
So, 50/6 + 9/72 = 203/24
In mixed form: 811/24

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