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Add 10/6 and 50/35

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 15/35

10/6 + 50/35 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 300/210 = 350 + 300/210 = 650/210
  5. 650/210 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 10/6 + 50/35 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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