Add 1/35 and 35/50
1/35 + 35/50 is 51/70.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 10/35 × 10 = 10/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
10/350 + 245/350 = 10 + 245/350 = 255/350 - 255/350 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 1/35 + 35/50 = 51/70
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