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Add 3/6 and 35/50

3/6 + 35/50 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 105/150 = 75 + 105/150 = 180/150
  5. 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 3/6 + 35/50 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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