Add 15/35 and 32/50
15/35 + 32/50 is 187/175.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 10/35 × 10 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 224/350 = 150 + 224/350 = 374/350 - 374/350 simplified gives 187/175
- So, 15/35 + 32/50 = 187/175
In mixed form: 112/175
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