Add 30/50 and 5/35
30/50 + 5/35 is 26/35.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 10/35 × 10 = 50/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 50/350 = 210 + 50/350 = 260/350 - 260/350 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 30/50 + 5/35 = 26/35
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