Add 50/6 and 96/10, Solve 8 2/6 + 9 6/10 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 96/10

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 9 6/10

50/6 + 96/10 is 269/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
96/10 = 96 × 3/10 × 3 = 288/30
Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 288/30 = 250 + 288/30 = 538/30
538/30 simplified gives 269/15
So, 50/6 + 96/10 = 269/15
In mixed form: 1714/15

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