Add 15/50 and 8/35
15/50 + 8/35 is 37/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
8/35 = 8 × 10/35 × 10 = 80/350 - Add the two like fractions:
105/350 + 80/350 = 105 + 80/350 = 185/350 - 185/350 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 15/50 + 8/35 = 37/70
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