Add 60/6 and 8/50
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 8/50
60/6 + 8/50 is 254/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/150 + 24/150 = 1500 + 24/150 = 1524/150 - 1524/150 simplified gives 254/25
- So, 60/6 + 8/50 = 254/25
In mixed form: 104/25
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