Add 72/9 and 6/50, Solve 8 0/9 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 6/50

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 6/50

72/9 + 6/50 is 203/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
72/9 = 72 × 50/9 × 50 = 3600/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Add the two like fractions:
3600/450 + 54/450 = 3600 + 54/450 = 3654/450
3654/450 simplified gives 203/25
So, 72/9 + 6/50 = 203/25
In mixed form: 83/25

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