Add 8/35 and 21/50
8/35 + 21/50 is 227/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
8/35 = 8 × 10/35 × 10 = 80/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Add the two like fractions:
80/350 + 147/350 = 80 + 147/350 = 227/350 - So, 8/35 + 21/50 = 227/350
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