Add 15/2 and 50/35
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35
15/2 + 50/35 is 125/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
15/2 = 15 × 35/2 × 35 = 525/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Add the two like fractions:
525/70 + 100/70 = 525 + 100/70 = 625/70 - 625/70 simplified gives 125/14
- So, 15/2 + 50/35 = 125/14
In mixed form: 813/14
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