Add 50/5 and 3/6
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3/6
50/5 + 3/6 is 21/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
300/30 + 15/30 = 300 + 15/30 = 315/30 - 315/30 simplified gives 21/2
- So, 50/5 + 3/6 = 21/2
In mixed form: 101/2
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