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Add 50/80 and 6/75

50/80 + 6/75 is 141/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    50/80 = 50 × 15/80 × 15 = 750/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1200 + 96/1200 = 750 + 96/1200 = 846/1200
  5. 846/1200 simplified gives 141/200
  6. So, 50/80 + 6/75 = 141/200

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