Add 35/50 and 48/70
35/50 + 48/70 is 97/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
48/70 = 48 × 5/70 × 5 = 240/350 - Add the two like fractions:
245/350 + 240/350 = 245 + 240/350 = 485/350 - 485/350 simplified gives 97/70
- So, 35/50 + 48/70 = 97/70
In mixed form: 127/70
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