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Add 8/6 and 84/50

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 34/50

8/6 + 84/50 is 226/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/150 + 252/150 = 200 + 252/150 = 452/150
  5. 452/150 simplified gives 226/75
  6. So, 8/6 + 84/50 = 226/75
    In mixed form: 31/75

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