Add 35/75 and 9/50
35/75 + 9/50 is 97/150.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 27/150 = 70 + 27/150 = 97/150 - So, 35/75 + 9/50 = 97/150
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