Add 12/35 and 7/50
12/35 + 7/50 is 169/350.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Add the two like fractions:
120/350 + 49/350 = 120 + 49/350 = 169/350 - So, 12/35 + 7/50 = 169/350
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