Add 35/50 and 25/30
35/50 + 25/30 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 125/150 = 105 + 125/150 = 230/150 - 230/150 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 35/50 + 25/30 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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