Add 56/6 and 35/50, Solve 9 2/6 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 35/50

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/50

56/6 + 35/50 is 301/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 105/150 = 1400 + 105/150 = 1505/150
1505/150 simplified gives 301/30
So, 56/6 + 35/50 = 301/30
In mixed form: 101/30

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