Add 50/6 and 98/25, Solve 8 2/6 + 3 23/25 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 98/25

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 23/25

50/6 + 98/25 is 919/75.

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,
98/25 = 98 × 6/25 × 6 = 588/150
Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 588/150 = 1250 + 588/150 = 1838/150
1838/150 simplified gives 919/75
So, 50/6 + 98/25 = 919/75
In mixed form: 1219/75

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