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Add 35/49 and 12/50

35/49 + 12/50 is 167/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    35/49 = 35 × 50/49 × 50 = 1750/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/2450 + 588/2450 = 1750 + 588/2450 = 2338/2450
  5. 2338/2450 simplified gives 167/175
  6. So, 35/49 + 12/50 = 167/175

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