Add 60/24 and 50/6, Solve 2 12/24 + 8 2/6 as a fraction

Add 60/24 and 50/6

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

60/24 + 50/6 is 65/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
60/24 = 60 × 1/24 × 1 = 60/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24
Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 200/24 = 60 + 200/24 = 260/24
260/24 simplified gives 65/6
So, 60/24 + 50/6 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6

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