Add 36/25 and 50/35
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 1 15/35
36/25 + 50/35 is 502/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
36/25 = 36 × 7/25 × 7 = 252/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
50/35 = 50 × 5/35 × 5 = 250/175 - Add the two like fractions:
252/175 + 250/175 = 252 + 250/175 = 502/175 - So, 36/25 + 50/35 = 502/175
In mixed form: 2152/175
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