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Add 80/50 and 5/6

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 5/6

80/50 + 5/6 is 73/30.

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,
    80/50 = 80 × 3/50 × 3 = 240/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/150 + 125/150 = 240 + 125/150 = 365/150
  5. 365/150 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 80/50 + 5/6 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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