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Add 15/35 and 50/6

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 8 2/6

15/35 + 50/6 is 184/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/210 + 1750/210 = 90 + 1750/210 = 1840/210
  5. 1840/210 simplified gives 184/21
  6. So, 15/35 + 50/6 = 184/21
    In mixed form: 816/21

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