Add 50/10 and 2/35
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2/35
50/10 + 2/35 is 177/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 4/70 = 350 + 4/70 = 354/70 - 354/70 simplified gives 177/35
- So, 50/10 + 2/35 = 177/35
In mixed form: 52/35
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