Add 50/35 and 4/6
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4/6
50/35 + 4/6 is 44/21.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 140/210 = 300 + 140/210 = 440/210 - 440/210 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 50/35 + 4/6 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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