Add 14/6 and 50/35
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 15/35
14/6 + 50/35 is 79/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 300/210 = 490 + 300/210 = 790/210 - 790/210 simplified gives 79/21
- So, 14/6 + 50/35 = 79/21
In mixed form: 316/21
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