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Add 32/50 and 7/35

32/50 + 7/35 is 21/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/350 + 70/350 = 224 + 70/350 = 294/350
  5. 294/350 simplified gives 21/25
  6. So, 32/50 + 7/35 = 21/25

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