Add 4/35 and 48/50
4/35 + 48/50 is 188/175.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Add the two like fractions:
40/350 + 336/350 = 40 + 336/350 = 376/350 - 376/350 simplified gives 188/175
- So, 4/35 + 48/50 = 188/175
In mixed form: 113/175
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