Add 50/10 and 14/6
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 2/6
50/10 + 14/6 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 70/30 = 150 + 70/30 = 220/30 - 220/30 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 50/10 + 14/6 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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