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Add 35/6 and 32/50

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 32/50

35/6 + 32/50 is 971/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/150 + 96/150 = 875 + 96/150 = 971/150
  5. So, 35/6 + 32/50 = 971/150
    In mixed form: 671/150

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