Add 35/9 and 35/50
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 35/50
35/9 + 35/50 is 413/90.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/450 + 315/450 = 1750 + 315/450 = 2065/450 - 2065/450 simplified gives 413/90
- So, 35/9 + 35/50 = 413/90
In mixed form: 453/90
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