Add 2/35 and 40/50
2/35 + 40/50 is 6/7.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
20/350 + 280/350 = 20 + 280/350 = 300/350 - 300/350 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 2/35 + 40/50 = 6/7
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