Add 9/35 and 45/50
9/35 + 45/50 is 81/70.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 10/35 × 10 = 90/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
90/350 + 315/350 = 90 + 315/350 = 405/350 - 405/350 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 9/35 + 45/50 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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