Add 35/50 and 15/45
35/50 + 15/45 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
15/45 = 15 × 10/45 × 10 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
315/450 + 150/450 = 315 + 150/450 = 465/450 - 465/450 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 35/50 + 15/45 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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