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Add 35/50 and 7/49

35/50 + 7/49 is 59/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    7/49 = 7 × 50/49 × 50 = 350/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/2450 + 350/2450 = 1715 + 350/2450 = 2065/2450
  5. 2065/2450 simplified gives 59/70
  6. So, 35/50 + 7/49 = 59/70

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