Add 60/50 and 5/6
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 5/6
60/50 + 5/6 is 61/30.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 125/150 = 180 + 125/150 = 305/150 - 305/150 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 60/50 + 5/6 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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