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Add 60/50 and 84/6

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 14 0/6

60/50 + 84/6 is 76/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 2100/150 = 180 + 2100/150 = 2280/150
  5. 2280/150 simplified gives 76/5
  6. So, 60/50 + 84/6 = 76/5
    In mixed form: 151/5

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