Add 3/50 and 2/35
3/50 + 2/35 is 41/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
21/350 + 20/350 = 21 + 20/350 = 41/350 - So, 3/50 + 2/35 = 41/350
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