Add 35/12 and 10/50
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 10/50
35/12 + 10/50 is 187/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
875/300 + 60/300 = 875 + 60/300 = 935/300 - 935/300 simplified gives 187/60
- So, 35/12 + 10/50 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60
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