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Add 81/6 and 50/80

1^st number: 13 3/6, 2^nd number: 50/80

81/6 + 50/80 is 113/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   81/6 = 81 × 40/6 × 40 = 3240/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/240 + 150/240 = 3240 + 150/240 = 3390/240
5. 3390/240 simplified gives 113/8
6. So, 81/6 + 50/80 = 113/8
   In mixed form: 141/8

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