Add 1/35 and 20/50
1/35 + 20/50 is 3/7.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 10/35 × 10 = 10/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
10/350 + 140/350 = 10 + 140/350 = 150/350 - 150/350 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 1/35 + 20/50 = 3/7
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