Add 35/50 and 12/25
35/50 + 12/25 is 59/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50 - Add the two like fractions:
35/50 + 24/50 = 35 + 24/50 = 59/50 - So, 35/50 + 12/25 = 59/50
In mixed form: 19/50
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