Add 35/56 and 3/50
35/56 + 3/50 is 137/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
3/50 = 3 × 28/50 × 28 = 84/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1400 + 84/1400 = 875 + 84/1400 = 959/1400 - 959/1400 simplified gives 137/200
- So, 35/56 + 3/50 = 137/200
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