Add 50/6 and 3/7
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 3/7
50/6 + 3/7 is 184/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
350/42 + 18/42 = 350 + 18/42 = 368/42 - 368/42 simplified gives 184/21
- So, 50/6 + 3/7 = 184/21
In mixed form: 816/21
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