Add 35/2 and 20/50
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 20/50
35/2 + 20/50 is 179/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
35/2 = 35 × 25/2 × 25 = 875/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50 - Add the two like fractions:
875/50 + 20/50 = 875 + 20/50 = 895/50 - 895/50 simplified gives 179/10
- So, 35/2 + 20/50 = 179/10
In mixed form: 179/10
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