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Add 50/35 and 21/6

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3 3/6

50/35 + 21/6 is 69/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/210 + 735/210 = 300 + 735/210 = 1035/210
  5. 1035/210 simplified gives 69/14
  6. So, 50/35 + 21/6 = 69/14
    In mixed form: 413/14

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