Add 6/35 and 50/28
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 22/28
6/35 + 50/28 is 137/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 250/140 = 24 + 250/140 = 274/140 - 274/140 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 6/35 + 50/28 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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