Add 9/50 and 15/6, Solve 9/50 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 9/50 and 15/6

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

9/50 + 15/6 is 67/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Add the two like fractions:
27/150 + 375/150 = 27 + 375/150 = 402/150
402/150 simplified gives 67/25
So, 9/50 + 15/6 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25

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