Add 6/50 and 16/35
6/50 + 16/35 is 101/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 160/350 = 42 + 160/350 = 202/350 - 202/350 simplified gives 101/175
- So, 6/50 + 16/35 = 101/175
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