Add 35/7 and 50/45
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 5/45
35/7 + 50/45 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
35/7 = 35 × 45/7 × 45 = 1575/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/315 + 350/315 = 1575 + 350/315 = 1925/315 - 1925/315 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 35/7 + 50/45 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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