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Add 75/5 and 50/6

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 8 2/6

75/5 + 50/6 is 70/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    75/5 = 75 × 6/5 × 6 = 450/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/30 + 250/30 = 450 + 250/30 = 700/30
  5. 700/30 simplified gives 70/3
  6. So, 75/5 + 50/6 = 70/3
    In mixed form: 231/3

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