Add 56/50 and 15/6, Solve 1 6/50 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 56/50 and 15/6

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

56/50 + 15/6 is 181/50.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
168/150 + 375/150 = 168 + 375/150 = 543/150
543/150 simplified gives 181/50
So, 56/50 + 15/6 = 181/50
In mixed form: 331/50

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