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Add 4/6 and 35/50

4/6 + 35/50 is 41/30.

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,
    4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 105/150 = 100 + 105/150 = 205/150
  5. 205/150 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 4/6 + 35/50 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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