Add 35/50 and 8/12
35/50 + 8/12 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
210/300 + 200/300 = 210 + 200/300 = 410/300 - 410/300 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 35/50 + 8/12 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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