Add 35/50 and 4/60
35/50 + 4/60 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Add the two like fractions:
210/300 + 20/300 = 210 + 20/300 = 230/300 - 230/300 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 35/50 + 4/60 = 23/30
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