Add 20/35 and 8/50
20/35 + 8/50 is 128/175.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 10/35 × 10 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 56/350 = 200 + 56/350 = 256/350 - 256/350 simplified gives 128/175
- So, 20/35 + 8/50 = 128/175
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