Add 25/50 and 6/35
25/50 + 6/35 is 47/70.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 60/350 = 175 + 60/350 = 235/350 - 235/350 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 25/50 + 6/35 = 47/70
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