Add 35/12 and 72/50
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 22/50
35/12 + 72/50 is 1307/300.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300 - Add the two like fractions:
875/300 + 432/300 = 875 + 432/300 = 1307/300 - So, 35/12 + 72/50 = 1307/300
In mixed form: 4107/300
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