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Add 50/8 and 6/80

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 6/80

50/8 + 6/80 is 253/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    50/8 = 50 × 10/8 × 10 = 500/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/80 + 6/80 = 500 + 6/80 = 506/80
  5. 506/80 simplified gives 253/40
  6. So, 50/8 + 6/80 = 253/40
    In mixed form: 613/40

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