Add 49/50 and 5/35
49/50 + 5/35 is 393/350.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
5/35 = 5 × 10/35 × 10 = 50/350 - Add the two like fractions:
343/350 + 50/350 = 343 + 50/350 = 393/350 - So, 49/50 + 5/35 = 393/350
In mixed form: 143/350
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