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Add 6/8 and 45/50

6/8 + 45/50 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/200 + 180/200 = 150 + 180/200 = 330/200
  5. 330/200 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 6/8 + 45/50 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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