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Add 35/50 and 56/6

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

35/50 + 56/6 is 301/30.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/150 + 1400/150 = 105 + 1400/150 = 1505/150
5. 1505/150 simplified gives 301/30
6. So, 35/50 + 56/6 = 301/30
   In mixed form: 101/30

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