Add 35/25 and 50/6
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 8 2/6
35/25 + 50/6 is 146/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 1250/150 = 210 + 1250/150 = 1460/150 - 1460/150 simplified gives 146/15
- So, 35/25 + 50/6 = 146/15
In mixed form: 911/15
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