Add 36/50 and 27/35
36/50 + 27/35 is 261/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
27/35 = 27 × 10/35 × 10 = 270/350 - Add the two like fractions:
252/350 + 270/350 = 252 + 270/350 = 522/350 - 522/350 simplified gives 261/175
- So, 36/50 + 27/35 = 261/175
In mixed form: 186/175
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