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Add 56/50 and 10/6

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

56/50 + 10/6 is 209/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/150 + 250/150 = 168 + 250/150 = 418/150
  5. 418/150 simplified gives 209/75
  6. So, 56/50 + 10/6 = 209/75
    In mixed form: 259/75

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