Add 50/6 and 7/35, Solve 8 2/6 + 7/35 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 7/35

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/35

50/6 + 7/35 is 128/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 42/210 = 1750 + 42/210 = 1792/210
1792/210 simplified gives 128/15
So, 50/6 + 7/35 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15

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