Add 35/7 and 54/50
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 4/50
35/7 + 54/50 is 152/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
35/7 = 35 × 50/7 × 50 = 1750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/350 + 378/350 = 1750 + 378/350 = 2128/350 - 2128/350 simplified gives 152/25
- So, 35/7 + 54/50 = 152/25
In mixed form: 62/25
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