Add 6/75 and 56/50, Solve 6/75 + 1 6/50 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 56/50

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

6/75 + 56/50 is 6/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 168/150 = 12 + 168/150 = 180/150
180/150 simplified gives 6/5
So, 6/75 + 56/50 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5

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