Add 50/6 and 90/25, Solve 8 2/6 + 3 15/25 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 90/25

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

50/6 + 90/25 is 179/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150
Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 540/150 = 1250 + 540/150 = 1790/150
1790/150 simplified gives 179/15
So, 50/6 + 90/25 = 179/15
In mixed form: 1114/15

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