Add 3/35 and 50/49
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 1/49
3/35 + 50/49 is 271/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
3/35 = 3 × 7/35 × 7 = 21/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
50/49 = 50 × 5/49 × 5 = 250/245 - Add the two like fractions:
21/245 + 250/245 = 21 + 250/245 = 271/245 - So, 3/35 + 50/49 = 271/245
In mixed form: 126/245
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