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Add 50/6 and 5/35

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 5/35

50/6 + 5/35 is 178/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/210 + 30/210 = 1750 + 30/210 = 1780/210
  5. 1780/210 simplified gives 178/21
  6. So, 50/6 + 5/35 = 178/21
    In mixed form: 810/21

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