Add 2/50 and 6/35
2/50 + 6/35 is 37/175.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350 - Add the two like fractions:
14/350 + 60/350 = 14 + 60/350 = 74/350 - 74/350 simplified gives 37/175
- So, 2/50 + 6/35 = 37/175
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