Add 50/15 and 9/35
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 9/35
50/15 + 9/35 is 377/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
50/15 = 50 × 7/15 × 7 = 350/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Add the two like fractions:
350/105 + 27/105 = 350 + 27/105 = 377/105 - So, 50/15 + 9/35 = 377/105
In mixed form: 362/105
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