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Add 10/35 and 10/50

10/35 + 10/50 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    10/35 = 10 × 10/35 × 10 = 100/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/350 + 70/350 = 100 + 70/350 = 170/350
  5. 170/350 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 10/35 + 10/50 = 17/35

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