Add 6/4 and 50/35
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 15/35
6/4 + 50/35 is 41/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 200/140 = 210 + 200/140 = 410/140 - 410/140 simplified gives 41/14
- So, 6/4 + 50/35 = 41/14
In mixed form: 213/14
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