Add 10/35 and 5/50
10/35 + 5/50 is 27/70.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 10/35 × 10 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/350 + 35/350 = 100 + 35/350 = 135/350 - 135/350 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 10/35 + 5/50 = 27/70
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