Add 10/6 and 35/50
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 35/50
10/6 + 35/50 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 105/150 = 250 + 105/150 = 355/150 - 355/150 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 10/6 + 35/50 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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