Add 35/2 and 50/35
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35
35/2 + 50/35 is 265/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/70 + 100/70 = 1225 + 100/70 = 1325/70 - 1325/70 simplified gives 265/14
- So, 35/2 + 50/35 = 265/14
In mixed form: 1813/14
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