Add 3/35 and 40/50
3/35 + 40/50 is 31/35.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
30/350 + 280/350 = 30 + 280/350 = 310/350 - 310/350 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 3/35 + 40/50 = 31/35
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