Add 50/6 and 72/35, Solve 8 2/6 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 72/35

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

50/6 + 72/35 is 1091/105.

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,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 432/210 = 1750 + 432/210 = 2182/210
2182/210 simplified gives 1091/105
So, 50/6 + 72/35 = 1091/105
In mixed form: 1041/105

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