Add 35/6 and 2/50
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2/50
35/6 + 2/50 is 881/150.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
875/150 + 6/150 = 875 + 6/150 = 881/150 - So, 35/6 + 2/50 = 881/150
In mixed form: 5131/150
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