Add 30/35 and 21/50
30/35 + 21/50 is 447/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
30/35 = 30 × 10/35 × 10 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 147/350 = 300 + 147/350 = 447/350 - So, 30/35 + 21/50 = 447/350
In mixed form: 197/350
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