Add 35/6 and 24/50
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 24/50
35/6 + 24/50 is 947/150.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
875/150 + 72/150 = 875 + 72/150 = 947/150 - So, 35/6 + 24/50 = 947/150
In mixed form: 647/150
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