Add 35/50 and 5/6
35/50 + 5/6 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 125/150 = 105 + 125/150 = 230/150 - 230/150 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 35/50 + 5/6 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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