Add 6/35 and 56/50, Solve 6/35 + 1 6/50 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 56/50

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

6/35 + 56/50 is 226/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 392/350 = 60 + 392/350 = 452/350
452/350 simplified gives 226/175
So, 6/35 + 56/50 = 226/175
In mixed form: 151/175

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