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Add 35/50 and 4/35

35/50 + 4/35 is 57/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    4/35 = 4 × 10/35 × 10 = 40/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/350 + 40/350 = 245 + 40/350 = 285/350
  5. 285/350 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 35/50 + 4/35 = 57/70

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