Add 6/3 and 50/35, Solve 2 0/3 + 1 15/35 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 50/35

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

6/3 + 50/35 is 24/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
6/3 = 6 × 35/3 × 35 = 210/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
50/35 = 50 × 3/35 × 3 = 150/105
Add the two like fractions:
210/105 + 150/105 = 210 + 150/105 = 360/105
360/105 simplified gives 24/7
So, 6/3 + 50/35 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7

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