Add 12/35 and 32/50
12/35 + 32/50 is 172/175.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350 - Add the two like fractions:
120/350 + 224/350 = 120 + 224/350 = 344/350 - 344/350 simplified gives 172/175
- So, 12/35 + 32/50 = 172/175
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