Add 42/35 and 36/50
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 36/50
42/35 + 36/50 is 48/25.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 252/350 = 420 + 252/350 = 672/350 - 672/350 simplified gives 48/25
- So, 42/35 + 36/50 = 48/25
In mixed form: 123/25
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