Add 35/75 and 20/50
35/75 + 20/50 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 60/150 = 70 + 60/150 = 130/150 - 130/150 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 35/75 + 20/50 = 13/15
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