Add 6/8 and 35/50
6/8 + 35/50 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/200 + 140/200 = 150 + 140/200 = 290/200 - 290/200 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 6/8 + 35/50 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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