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Add 3/35 and 32/50

3/35 + 32/50 is 127/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/350 + 224/350 = 30 + 224/350 = 254/350
  5. 254/350 simplified gives 127/175
  6. So, 3/35 + 32/50 = 127/175

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