Add 9/6 and 50/80
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 50/80
9/6 + 50/80 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
9/6 = 9 × 40/6 × 40 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 150/240 = 360 + 150/240 = 510/240 - 510/240 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 9/6 + 50/80 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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