Add 50/6 and 60/70
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 60/70
50/6 + 60/70 is 193/21.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 180/210 = 1750 + 180/210 = 1930/210 - 1930/210 simplified gives 193/21
- So, 50/6 + 60/70 = 193/21
In mixed form: 94/21
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