Add 50/35 and 2/6
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2/6
50/35 + 2/6 is 37/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 70/210 = 300 + 70/210 = 370/210 - 370/210 simplified gives 37/21
- So, 50/35 + 2/6 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21
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