Add 1/35 and 48/50
1/35 + 48/50 is 173/175.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Add the two like fractions:
10/350 + 336/350 = 10 + 336/350 = 346/350 - 346/350 simplified gives 173/175
- So, 1/35 + 48/50 = 173/175
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