Add 50/35 and 6/9, Solve 1 15/35 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 6/9

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 6/9

50/35 + 6/9 is 44/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
Add the two like fractions:
450/315 + 210/315 = 450 + 210/315 = 660/315
660/315 simplified gives 44/21
So, 50/35 + 6/9 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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