Add 32/2 and 50/35
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35
32/2 + 50/35 is 122/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
32/2 = 32 × 35/2 × 35 = 1120/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/70 + 100/70 = 1120 + 100/70 = 1220/70 - 1220/70 simplified gives 122/7
- So, 32/2 + 50/35 = 122/7
In mixed form: 173/7
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