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Add 35/20 and 1/50

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1/50

35/20 + 1/50 is 177/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    1/50 = 1 × 2/50 × 2 = 2/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/100 + 2/100 = 175 + 2/100 = 177/100
  5. So, 35/20 + 1/50 = 177/100
    In mixed form: 177/100

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