Add 4/35 and 16/50
4/35 + 16/50 is 76/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/35 = 4 × 10/35 × 10 = 40/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
40/350 + 112/350 = 40 + 112/350 = 152/350 - 152/350 simplified gives 76/175
- So, 4/35 + 16/50 = 76/175
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