Add 30/50 and 16/35
30/50 + 16/35 is 37/35.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 160/350 = 210 + 160/350 = 370/350 - 370/350 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 30/50 + 16/35 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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