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Add 1/50 and 15/35

1/50 + 15/35 is 157/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    15/35 = 15 × 10/35 × 10 = 150/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/350 + 150/350 = 7 + 150/350 = 157/350
  5. So, 1/50 + 15/35 = 157/350

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