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Add 50/2 and 50/35

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35

50/2 + 50/35 is 185/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    50/2 = 50 × 35/2 × 35 = 1750/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/70 + 100/70 = 1750 + 100/70 = 1850/70
  5. 1850/70 simplified gives 185/7
  6. So, 50/2 + 50/35 = 185/7
    In mixed form: 263/7

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