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Add 9/50 and 8/6

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

9/50 + 8/6 is 227/150.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/150 + 200/150 = 27 + 200/150 = 227/150
  5. So, 9/50 + 8/6 = 227/150
    In mixed form: 177/150

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