Add 35/70 and 3/50
35/70 + 3/50 is 14/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 21/350 = 175 + 21/350 = 196/350 - 196/350 simplified gives 14/25
- So, 35/70 + 3/50 = 14/25
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