Add 32/6 and 6/50
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 6/50
32/6 + 6/50 is 409/75.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
800/150 + 18/150 = 800 + 18/150 = 818/150 - 818/150 simplified gives 409/75
- So, 32/6 + 6/50 = 409/75
In mixed form: 534/75
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