Add 35/9 and 16/50
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 16/50
35/9 + 16/50 is 947/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/450 + 144/450 = 1750 + 144/450 = 1894/450 - 1894/450 simplified gives 947/225
- So, 35/9 + 16/50 = 947/225
In mixed form: 447/225
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