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Add 35/15 and 1/50

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1/50

35/15 + 1/50 is 353/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    35/15 = 35 × 10/15 × 10 = 350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/150 + 3/150 = 350 + 3/150 = 353/150
  5. So, 35/15 + 1/50 = 353/150
    In mixed form: 253/150

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