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Add 50/80 and 60/6

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 10 0/6

50/80 + 60/6 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    60/6 = 60 × 40/6 × 40 = 2400/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 2400/240 = 150 + 2400/240 = 2550/240
  5. 2550/240 simplified gives 85/8
  6. So, 50/80 + 60/6 = 85/8
    In mixed form: 105/8

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