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Add 35/5 and 15/50

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 15/50

35/5 + 15/50 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    35/5 = 35 × 10/5 × 10 = 350/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/50 + 15/50 = 350 + 15/50 = 365/50
  5. 365/50 simplified gives 73/10
  6. So, 35/5 + 15/50 = 73/10
    In mixed form: 73/10

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