Add 35/50 and 40/6, Solve 35/50 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 35/50 and 40/6

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

35/50 + 40/6 is 221/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 1000/150 = 105 + 1000/150 = 1105/150
1105/150 simplified gives 221/30
So, 35/50 + 40/6 = 221/30
In mixed form: 711/30

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