Add 36/35 and 48/50, Solve 1 1/35 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 48/50

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 48/50

36/35 + 48/50 is 348/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
36/35 = 36 × 10/35 × 10 = 360/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350
Add the two like fractions:
360/350 + 336/350 = 360 + 336/350 = 696/350
696/350 simplified gives 348/175
So, 36/35 + 48/50 = 348/175
In mixed form: 1173/175

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