Add 50/35 and 6/81
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/81
50/35 + 6/81 is 284/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
50/35 = 50 × 81/35 × 81 = 4050/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2835 + 210/2835 = 4050 + 210/2835 = 4260/2835 - 4260/2835 simplified gives 284/189
- So, 50/35 + 6/81 = 284/189
In mixed form: 195/189
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