Add 50/12 and 1/35
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/35
50/12 + 1/35 is 881/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/420 + 12/420 = 1750 + 12/420 = 1762/420 - 1762/420 simplified gives 881/210
- So, 50/12 + 1/35 = 881/210
In mixed form: 441/210
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