Add 3/4 and 35/50
3/4 + 35/50 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
3/4 = 3 × 25/4 × 25 = 75/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
35/50 = 35 × 2/50 × 2 = 70/100 - Add the two like fractions:
75/100 + 70/100 = 75 + 70/100 = 145/100 - 145/100 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 3/4 + 35/50 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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