Add 30/7 and 35/50
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 35/50
30/7 + 35/50 is 349/70.
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,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/350 + 245/350 = 1500 + 245/350 = 1745/350 - 1745/350 simplified gives 349/70
- So, 30/7 + 35/50 = 349/70
In mixed form: 469/70
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