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Add 50/75 and 40/6

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 6 4/6

50/75 + 40/6 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 1000/150 = 100 + 1000/150 = 1100/150
  5. 1100/150 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 50/75 + 40/6 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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