Add 50/6 and 35/72
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 35/72
50/6 + 35/72 is 635/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 35/72 = 600 + 35/72 = 635/72 - So, 50/6 + 35/72 = 635/72
In mixed form: 859/72
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