Add 50/35 and 10/14
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 10/14
50/35 + 10/14 is 15/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 50/70 = 100 + 50/70 = 150/70 - 150/70 simplified gives 15/7
- So, 50/35 + 10/14 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7
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