Add 3/35 and 50/30
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 20/30
3/35 + 50/30 is 184/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Add the two like fractions:
18/210 + 350/210 = 18 + 350/210 = 368/210 - 368/210 simplified gives 184/105
- So, 3/35 + 50/30 = 184/105
In mixed form: 179/105
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