Add 3/7 and 35/50
3/7 + 35/50 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
3/7 = 3 × 50/7 × 50 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 245/350 = 150 + 245/350 = 395/350 - 395/350 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 3/7 + 35/50 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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