Add 6/50 and 1/6
6/50 + 1/6 is 43/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 25/150 = 18 + 25/150 = 43/150 - So, 6/50 + 1/6 = 43/150
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