Add 35/30 and 4/50
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 4/50
35/30 + 4/50 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 12/150 = 175 + 12/150 = 187/150 - So, 35/30 + 4/50 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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