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Add 45/50 and 4/35

45/50 + 4/35 is 71/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    4/35 = 4 × 10/35 × 10 = 40/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/350 + 40/350 = 315 + 40/350 = 355/350
  5. 355/350 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 45/50 + 4/35 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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