Add 50/6 and 30/70
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 30/70
50/6 + 30/70 is 184/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 90/210 = 1750 + 90/210 = 1840/210 - 1840/210 simplified gives 184/21
- So, 50/6 + 30/70 = 184/21
In mixed form: 816/21
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