Add 45/50 and 3/35
45/50 + 3/35 is 69/70.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 30/350 = 315 + 30/350 = 345/350 - 345/350 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 45/50 + 3/35 = 69/70
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